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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,828.76, 28,253.04 and 8,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,828.76, 28,253.04 and 8,966.20 is: 13,454.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,828.76 : 28,253.04 = 8,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,828.76/28,253.04 = 8,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,828.76x = 28,253.04 × 8,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,828.76x = 253,322,407.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,322,407.25/18,828.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,454.01

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