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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,855.44, 28,289.30 and 8,993.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,855.44, 28,289.30 and 8,993.43 is: 13,493.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,855.44 : 28,289.30 = 8,993.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,855.44/28,289.30 = 8,993.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,855.44x = 28,289.30 × 8,993.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,855.44x = 254,417,857.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,417,857.80/18,855.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,493.08

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