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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,881.78, 28,322.67 and 8,991.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,881.78, 28,322.67 and 8,991.07 is: 13,486.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,881.78 : 28,322.67 = 8,991.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,881.78/28,322.67 = 8,991.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,881.78x = 28,322.67 × 8,991.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,881.78x = 254,651,108.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,651,108.56/18,881.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,486.61

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