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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,851.12, 28,233.61 and 8,997.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,851.12, 28,233.61 and 8,997.32 is: 13,475.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,851.12 : 28,233.61 = 8,997.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,851.12/28,233.61 = 8,997.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,851.12x = 28,233.61 × 8,997.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,851.12x = 254,026,823.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,026,823.93/18,851.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,475.42

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