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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,943.08, 28,408.46 and 8,946.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,943.08, 28,408.46 and 8,946.28 is: 13,416.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,943.08 : 28,408.46 = 8,946.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,943.08/28,408.46 = 8,946.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,943.08x = 28,408.46 × 8,946.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,943.08x = 254,149,895.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,149,895.49/18,943.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,416.50

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