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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,943.33, 28,408.84 and 8,946.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,943.33, 28,408.84 and 8,946.53 is: 13,416.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,943.33 : 28,408.84 = 8,946.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,943.33/28,408.84 = 8,946.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,943.33x = 28,408.84 × 8,946.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,943.33x = 254,160,539.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,160,539.33/18,943.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,416.89

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