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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,892.78, 28,327.02 and 9,031.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,892.78, 28,327.02 and 9,031.84 is: 13,541.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,892.78 : 28,327.02 = 9,031.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,892.78/28,327.02 = 9,031.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,892.78x = 28,327.02 × 9,031.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,892.78x = 255,845,112.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,845,112.32/18,892.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,541.95

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