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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,864.14, 28,276.16 and 8,982.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,864.14, 28,276.16 and 8,982.54 is: 13,464.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,864.14 : 28,276.16 = 8,982.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,864.14/28,276.16 = 8,982.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,864.14x = 28,276.16 × 8,982.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,864.14x = 253,991,693.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,991,693.33/18,864.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,464.26

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