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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,902.33, 28,352.36 and 8,369.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,902.33, 28,352.36 and 8,369.27 is: 12,553.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,902.33 : 28,352.36 = 8,369.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,902.33/28,352.36 = 8,369.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,902.33x = 28,352.36 × 8,369.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,902.33x = 237,288,372.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,288,372.37/18,902.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,553.40

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