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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,861.56, 28,249.26 and 9,007.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,861.56, 28,249.26 and 9,007.81 is: 13,491.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,861.56 : 28,249.26 = 9,007.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,861.56/28,249.26 = 9,007.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,861.56x = 28,249.26 × 9,007.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,861.56x = 254,463,862.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,463,862.32/18,861.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,491.14

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