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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,833.71, 28,216.12 and 8,820.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,833.71, 28,216.12 and 8,820.08 is: 13,213.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,833.71 : 28,216.12 = 8,820.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,833.71/28,216.12 = 8,820.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,833.71x = 28,216.12 × 8,820.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,833.71x = 248,868,435.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,868,435.69/18,833.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,213.99

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