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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,801.48, 28,211.52 and 8,938.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,801.48, 28,211.52 and 8,938.20 is: 13,411.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,801.48 : 28,211.52 = 8,938.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,801.48/28,211.52 = 8,938.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,801.48x = 28,211.52 × 8,938.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,801.48x = 252,160,208.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,160,208.06/18,801.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,411.72

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