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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,887.11, 28,330.56 and 9,023.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,887.11, 28,330.56 and 9,023.94 is: 13,535.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,887.11 : 28,330.56 = 9,023.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,887.11/28,330.56 = 9,023.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,887.11x = 28,330.56 × 9,023.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,887.11x = 255,653,273.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,653,273.61/18,887.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,535.86

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