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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,803.98, 28,215.27 and 8,940.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,803.98, 28,215.27 and 8,940.70 is: 13,415.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,803.98 : 28,215.27 = 8,940.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,803.98/28,215.27 = 8,940.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,803.98x = 28,215.27 × 8,940.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,803.98x = 252,264,264.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,264,264.49/18,803.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,415.47

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