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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,891.90, 28,337.85 and 9,028.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,891.90, 28,337.85 and 9,028.86 is: 13,543.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,891.90 : 28,337.85 = 9,028.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,891.90/28,337.85 = 9,028.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,891.90x = 28,337.85 × 9,028.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,891.90x = 255,858,480.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,858,480.35/18,891.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,543.29

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