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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,911.67, 28,354.35 and 8,375.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,911.67, 28,354.35 and 8,375.94 is: 12,558.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,911.67 : 28,354.35 = 8,375.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,911.67/28,354.35 = 8,375.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,911.67x = 28,354.35 × 8,375.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,911.67x = 237,494,365.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,494,365.75/18,911.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,558.09

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