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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,901.83, 28,351.60 and 8,368.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,901.83, 28,351.60 and 8,368.77 is: 12,552.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,901.83 : 28,351.60 = 8,368.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,901.83/28,351.60 = 8,368.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,901.83x = 28,351.60 × 8,368.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,901.83x = 237,268,019.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,268,019.53/18,901.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,552.65

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