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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,796.55, 28,192.39 and 8,942.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,796.55, 28,192.39 and 8,942.09 is: 13,411.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,796.55 : 28,192.39 = 8,942.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,796.55/28,192.39 = 8,942.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,796.55x = 28,192.39 × 8,942.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,796.55x = 252,098,888.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,098,888.70/18,796.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,411.98

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