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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,883.64, 28,329.60 and 9,009.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,883.64, 28,329.60 and 9,009.34 is: 13,515.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,883.64 : 28,329.60 = 9,009.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,883.64/28,329.60 = 9,009.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,883.64x = 28,329.60 × 9,009.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,883.64x = 255,230,998.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,230,998.46/18,883.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,515.99

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