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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,882.60, 28,323.90 and 9,041.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,882.60, 28,323.90 and 9,041.10 is: 13,561.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,882.60 : 28,323.90 = 9,041.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,882.60/28,323.90 = 9,041.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,882.60x = 28,323.90 × 9,041.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,882.60x = 256,079,212.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,079,212.29/18,882.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,561.65

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