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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,861.63, 28,298.58 and 8,999.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,861.63, 28,298.58 and 8,999.63 is: 13,502.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,861.63 : 28,298.58 = 8,999.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,861.63/28,298.58 = 8,999.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,861.63x = 28,298.58 × 8,999.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,861.63x = 254,676,749.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,676,749.53/18,861.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,502.37

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