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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,825.89, 28,220.47 and 8,962.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,825.89, 28,220.47 and 8,962.52 is: 13,435.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,825.89 : 28,220.47 = 8,962.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,825.89/28,220.47 = 8,962.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,825.89x = 28,220.47 × 8,962.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,825.89x = 252,926,363.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,926,363.28/18,825.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,435.03

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