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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,905.80, 28,368.46 and 9,043.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,905.80, 28,368.46 and 9,043.08 is: 13,569.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,905.80 : 28,368.46 = 9,043.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,905.80/28,368.46 = 9,043.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,905.80x = 28,368.46 × 9,043.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,905.80x = 256,538,253.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,538,253.26/18,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,569.29

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