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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,891.40, 28,337.10 and 9,028.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,891.40, 28,337.10 and 9,028.36 is: 13,542.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,891.40 : 28,337.10 = 9,028.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,891.40/28,337.10 = 9,028.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,891.40x = 28,337.10 × 9,028.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,891.40x = 255,837,540.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,837,540.16/18,891.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,542.54

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