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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,827.20, 28,222.43 and 8,963.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,827.20, 28,222.43 and 8,963.83 is: 13,437.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,827.20 : 28,222.43 = 8,963.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,827.20/28,222.43 = 8,963.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,827.20x = 28,222.43 × 8,963.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,827.20x = 252,981,016.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,981,016.56/18,827.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,437.00

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