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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,994.23, 28,468.59 and 8,848.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,994.23, 28,468.59 and 8,848.93 is: 13,262.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,994.23 : 28,468.59 = 8,848.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,994.23/28,468.59 = 8,848.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,994.23x = 28,468.59 × 8,848.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,994.23x = 251,916,560.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,916,560.11/18,994.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,262.79

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