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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,910.32, 28,358.28 and 9,042

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,910.32, 28,358.28 and 9,042 is: 13,559.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,910.32 : 28,358.28 = 9,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,910.32/28,358.28 = 9,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,910.32x = 28,358.28 × 9,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,910.32x = 256,415,567.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,415,567.76/18,910.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,559.56

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