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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,909.78, 28,352.52 and 9,048.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,909.78, 28,352.52 and 9,048.84 is: 13,567.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,909.78 : 28,352.52 = 9,048.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,909.78/28,352.52 = 9,048.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,909.78x = 28,352.52 × 9,048.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,909.78x = 256,557,417.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,557,417.08/18,909.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,567.45

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