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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,898.68, 28,340.72 and 9,035.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,898.68, 28,340.72 and 9,035.32 is: 13,549.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,898.68 : 28,340.72 = 9,035.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,898.68/28,340.72 = 9,035.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,898.68x = 28,340.72 × 9,035.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,898.68x = 256,067,474.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,067,474.23/18,898.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,549.49

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