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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,879.84, 28,276.68 and 9,026.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,879.84, 28,276.68 and 9,026.16 is: 13,518.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,879.84 : 28,276.68 = 9,026.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,879.84/28,276.68 = 9,026.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,879.84x = 28,276.68 × 9,026.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,879.84x = 255,229,837.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,229,837.95/18,879.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,518.64

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