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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,803.48, 28,214.52 and 8,940.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,803.48, 28,214.52 and 8,940.20 is: 13,414.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,803.48 : 28,214.52 = 8,940.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,803.48/28,214.52 = 8,940.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,803.48x = 28,214.52 × 8,940.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,803.48x = 252,243,451.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,243,451.70/18,803.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,414.72

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