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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,771.94, 28,151.43 and 8,904.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,771.94, 28,151.43 and 8,904.52 is: 13,353.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,771.94 : 28,151.43 = 8,904.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,771.94/28,151.43 = 8,904.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,771.94x = 28,151.43 × 8,904.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,771.94x = 250,674,971.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,674,971.46/18,771.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,353.71

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