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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,768.66, 28,152.99 and 8,902.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,768.66, 28,152.99 and 8,902.56 is: 13,353.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,768.66 : 28,152.99 = 8,902.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,768.66/28,152.99 = 8,902.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,768.66x = 28,152.99 × 8,902.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,768.66x = 250,633,682.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,633,682.65/18,768.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,353.84

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