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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,864.86, 28,254.14 and 9,011.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,864.86, 28,254.14 and 9,011.06 is: 13,495.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,864.86 : 28,254.14 = 9,011.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,864.86/28,254.14 = 9,011.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,864.86x = 28,254.14 × 9,011.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,864.86x = 254,599,632.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,599,632.05/18,864.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,495.98

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