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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,891.08, 28,313.38 and 8,349.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,891.08, 28,313.38 and 8,349.74 is: 12,514.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,891.08 : 28,313.38 = 8,349.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,891.08/28,313.38 = 8,349.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,891.08x = 28,313.38 × 8,349.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,891.08x = 236,409,361.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,409,361.52/18,891.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,514.34

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