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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,928.77, 28,372.77 and 9,047.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,928.77, 28,372.77 and 9,047.04 is: 13,560.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,928.77 : 28,372.77 = 9,047.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,928.77/28,372.77 = 9,047.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,928.77x = 28,372.77 × 9,047.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,928.77x = 256,689,585.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,689,585.10/18,928.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,560.82

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