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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,927.27, 28,370.52 and 9,045.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,927.27, 28,370.52 and 9,045.54 is: 13,558.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,927.27 : 28,370.52 = 9,045.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,927.27/28,370.52 = 9,045.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,927.27x = 28,370.52 × 9,045.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,927.27x = 256,626,673.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,626,673.48/18,927.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,558.57

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