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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,860.37, 28,296.70 and 8,998.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,860.37, 28,296.70 and 8,998.38 is: 13,500.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,860.37 : 28,296.70 = 8,998.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,860.37/28,296.70 = 8,998.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,860.37x = 28,296.70 × 8,998.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,860.37x = 254,624,317.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,624,317.86/18,860.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,500.49

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