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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,807.01, 28,228.88 and 8,953.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,807.01, 28,228.88 and 8,953.09 is: 13,438.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,807.01 : 28,228.88 = 8,953.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,807.01/28,228.88 = 8,953.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,807.01x = 28,228.88 × 8,953.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,807.01x = 252,735,658.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,735,658.47/18,807.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,438.38

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