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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,942.81, 28,420.31 and 9,082.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,942.81, 28,420.31 and 9,082.77 is: 13,627.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,942.81 : 28,420.31 = 9,082.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,942.81/28,420.31 = 9,082.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,942.81x = 28,420.31 × 9,082.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,942.81x = 258,135,139.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,135,139.06/18,942.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,627.08

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