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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,858.09, 28,244.07 and 9,004.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,858.09, 28,244.07 and 9,004.29 is: 13,485.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,858.09 : 28,244.07 = 9,004.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,858.09/28,244.07 = 9,004.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,858.09x = 28,244.07 × 9,004.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,858.09x = 254,317,797.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,317,797.06/18,858.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,485.87

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