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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,982.90, 28,479.12 and 8,591.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,982.90, 28,479.12 and 8,591.86 is: 12,889.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,982.90 : 28,479.12 = 8,591.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,982.90/28,479.12 = 8,591.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,982.90x = 28,479.12 × 8,591.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,982.90x = 244,688,611.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,688,611.96/18,982.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,889.95

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