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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,868.60, 28,278.60 and 8,986.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,868.60, 28,278.60 and 8,986.60 is: 13,468.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,868.60 : 28,278.60 = 8,986.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,868.60/28,278.60 = 8,986.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,868.60x = 28,278.60 × 8,986.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,868.60x = 254,128,466.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,128,466.76/18,868.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,468.33

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