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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,911.88, 28,353.93 and 9,058.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,911.88, 28,353.93 and 9,058.08 is: 13,580.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,911.88 : 28,353.93 = 9,058.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,911.88/28,353.93 = 9,058.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,911.88x = 28,353.93 × 9,058.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,911.88x = 256,832,166.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,832,166.25/18,911.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,580.47

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