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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,757.78, 28,150.50 and 8,897.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,757.78, 28,150.50 and 8,897.08 is: 13,352.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,757.78 : 28,150.50 = 8,897.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,757.78/28,150.50 = 8,897.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,757.78x = 28,150.50 × 8,897.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,757.78x = 250,457,250.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,457,250.54/18,757.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,352.18

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