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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,691.16, 28,011.22 and 9,908.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,691.16, 28,011.22 and 9,908.53 is: 14,849.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,691.16 : 28,011.22 = 9,908.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,691.16/28,011.22 = 9,908.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,691.16x = 28,011.22 × 9,908.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,691.16x = 277,549,918.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,549,918.91/18,691.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,849.27

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