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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,832.16, 28,251.84 and 8,976.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,832.16, 28,251.84 and 8,976.08 is: 13,465.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,832.16 : 28,251.84 = 8,976.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,832.16/28,251.84 = 8,976.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,832.16x = 28,251.84 × 8,976.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,832.16x = 253,590,775.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,590,775.99/18,832.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,465.84

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