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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,753.40, 28,092.48 and 8,902.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,753.40, 28,092.48 and 8,902.24 is: 13,335.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,753.40 : 28,092.48 = 8,902.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,753.40/28,092.48 = 8,902.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,753.40x = 28,092.48 × 8,902.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,753.40x = 250,085,999.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,085,999.16/18,753.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,335.50

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