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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,900.48, 28,307.52 and 9,046.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,900.48, 28,307.52 and 9,046.68 is: 13,549.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,900.48 : 28,307.52 = 9,046.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,900.48/28,307.52 = 9,046.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,900.48x = 28,307.52 × 9,046.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,900.48x = 256,089,075.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,089,075.03/18,900.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,549.34

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