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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,928.41, 28,398.94 and 8,396.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,928.41, 28,398.94 and 8,396.99 is: 12,598.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,928.41 : 28,398.94 = 8,396.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,928.41/28,398.94 = 8,396.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,928.41x = 28,398.94 × 8,396.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,928.41x = 238,465,431.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,465,431.21/18,928.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,598.28

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