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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,903.84, 28,343.46 and 9,042.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,903.84, 28,343.46 and 9,042.84 is: 13,558.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,903.84 : 28,343.46 = 9,042.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,903.84/28,343.46 = 9,042.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,903.84x = 28,343.46 × 9,042.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,903.84x = 256,305,373.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,305,373.83/18,903.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,558.38

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