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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,869, 28,276.62 and 9,000.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,869, 28,276.62 and 9,000.20 is: 13,487.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,869 : 28,276.62 = 9,000.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,869/28,276.62 = 9,000.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,869x = 28,276.62 × 9,000.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,869x = 254,495,235.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,495,235.32/18,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,487.48

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