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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,806.76, 28,228.50 and 8,952.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,806.76, 28,228.50 and 8,952.84 is: 13,438.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,806.76 : 28,228.50 = 8,952.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,806.76/28,228.50 = 8,952.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,806.76x = 28,228.50 × 8,952.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,806.76x = 252,725,243.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,725,243.94/18,806.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,438.00

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