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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,899.94, 28,349.92 and 8,499.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,899.94, 28,349.92 and 8,499.54 is: 12,749.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,899.94 : 28,349.92 = 8,499.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,899.94/28,349.92 = 8,499.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,899.94x = 28,349.92 × 8,499.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,899.94x = 240,961,279.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,961,279.04/18,899.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,749.31

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