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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,863.28, 28,301.06 and 9,001.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,863.28, 28,301.06 and 9,001.28 is: 13,504.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,863.28 : 28,301.06 = 9,001.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,863.28/28,301.06 = 9,001.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,863.28x = 28,301.06 × 9,001.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,863.28x = 254,745,765.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,745,765.36/18,863.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,504.85

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