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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,881.64, 28,326.60 and 9,007.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,881.64, 28,326.60 and 9,007.34 is: 13,512.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,881.64 : 28,326.60 = 9,007.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,881.64/28,326.60 = 9,007.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,881.64x = 28,326.60 × 9,007.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,881.64x = 255,147,175.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,147,175.61/18,881.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,512.98

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