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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,833.76, 28,232.28 and 8,970.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,833.76, 28,232.28 and 8,970.39 is: 13,446.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,833.76 : 28,232.28 = 8,970.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,833.76/28,232.28 = 8,970.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,833.76x = 28,232.28 × 8,970.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,833.76x = 253,254,562.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,254,562.19/18,833.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,446.84

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