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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,853.46, 28,285.70 and 9,001.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,853.46, 28,285.70 and 9,001.04 is: 13,504.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,853.46 : 28,285.70 = 9,001.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,853.46/28,285.70 = 9,001.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,853.46x = 28,285.70 × 9,001.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,853.46x = 254,600,717.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,600,717.13/18,853.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,504.19

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