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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,877.86, 28,311.93 and 9,015.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,877.86, 28,311.93 and 9,015.30 is: 13,520.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,877.86 : 28,311.93 = 9,015.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,877.86/28,311.93 = 9,015.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,877.86x = 28,311.93 × 9,015.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,877.86x = 255,240,542.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,240,542.53/18,877.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,520.63

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