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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,863.54, 28,301.43 and 9,001.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,863.54, 28,301.43 and 9,001.53 is: 13,505.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,863.54 : 28,301.43 = 9,001.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,863.54/28,301.43 = 9,001.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,863.54x = 28,301.43 × 9,001.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,863.54x = 254,756,171.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,756,171.19/18,863.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,505.22

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