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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,952.60, 28,428.90 and 9,086.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,952.60, 28,428.90 and 9,086.80 is: 13,630.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,952.60 : 28,428.90 = 9,086.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,952.60/28,428.90 = 9,086.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,952.60x = 28,428.90 × 9,086.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,952.60x = 258,327,728.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,327,728.52/18,952.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,630.20

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