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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,881.10, 28,297.35 and 8,999.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,881.10, 28,297.35 and 8,999.10 is: 13,487.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,881.10 : 28,297.35 = 8,999.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,881.10/28,297.35 = 8,999.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,881.10x = 28,297.35 × 8,999.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,881.10x = 254,650,682.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,650,682.39/18,881.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,487.07

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