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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,950.76, 28,421.28 and 9,088.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,950.76, 28,421.28 and 9,088.20 is: 13,629.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,950.76 : 28,421.28 = 9,088.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,950.76/28,421.28 = 9,088.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,950.76x = 28,421.28 × 9,088.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,950.76x = 258,298,276.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,298,276.90/18,950.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,629.97

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