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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,889.62, 28,334.44 and 8,998.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,889.62, 28,334.44 and 8,998.92 is: 13,498.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,889.62 : 28,334.44 = 8,998.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,889.62/28,334.44 = 8,998.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,889.62x = 28,334.44 × 8,998.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,889.62x = 254,979,358.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,979,358.80/18,889.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,498.38

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