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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,863.20, 28,262.40 and 8,981.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,863.20, 28,262.40 and 8,981.20 is: 13,456.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,863.20 : 28,262.40 = 8,981.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,863.20/28,262.40 = 8,981.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,863.20x = 28,262.40 × 8,981.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,863.20x = 253,830,266.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,830,266.88/18,863.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,456.37

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