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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,897.48, 28,303.02 and 9,043.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,897.48, 28,303.02 and 9,043.68 is: 13,544.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,897.48 : 28,303.02 = 9,043.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,897.48/28,303.02 = 9,043.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,897.48x = 28,303.02 × 9,043.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,897.48x = 255,963,455.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,963,455.91/18,897.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,544.85

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