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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,906.76, 28,366.10 and 8,911.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,906.76, 28,366.10 and 8,911.10 is: 13,369.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,906.76 : 28,366.10 = 8,911.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,906.76/28,366.10 = 8,911.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,906.76x = 28,366.10 × 8,911.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,906.76x = 252,773,213.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,773,213.49/18,906.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,369.46

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