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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,954.10, 28,431.15 and 9,088.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,954.10, 28,431.15 and 9,088.30 is: 13,632.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,954.10 : 28,431.15 = 9,088.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,954.10/28,431.15 = 9,088.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,954.10x = 28,431.15 × 9,088.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,954.10x = 258,390,820.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,390,820.55/18,954.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,632.45

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