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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,908.61, 28,380.42 and 9,555.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,908.61, 28,380.42 and 9,555.21 is: 14,341.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,908.61 : 28,380.42 = 9,555.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,908.61/28,380.42 = 9,555.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,908.61x = 28,380.42 × 9,555.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,908.61x = 271,180,872.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,180,872.99/18,908.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,341.66

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