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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,888.62, 28,332.94 and 8,997.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,888.62, 28,332.94 and 8,997.92 is: 13,496.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,888.62 : 28,332.94 = 8,997.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,888.62/28,332.94 = 8,997.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,888.62x = 28,332.94 × 8,997.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,888.62x = 254,937,527.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,937,527.48/18,888.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,496.88

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