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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,759.14, 28,130.48 and 8,901.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,759.14, 28,130.48 and 8,901.22 is: 13,347.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,759.14 : 28,130.48 = 8,901.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,759.14/28,130.48 = 8,901.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,759.14x = 28,130.48 × 8,901.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,759.14x = 250,395,591.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,395,591.19/18,759.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,347.92

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