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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,904.80, 28,366.96 and 9,042.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,904.80, 28,366.96 and 9,042.08 is: 13,567.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,904.80 : 28,366.96 = 9,042.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,904.80/28,366.96 = 9,042.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,904.80x = 28,366.96 × 9,042.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,904.80x = 256,496,321.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,496,321.68/18,904.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,567.79

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