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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,960.60, 28,416.60 and 9,078.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,960.60, 28,416.60 and 9,078.60 is: 13,606.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,960.60 : 28,416.60 = 9,078.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,960.60/28,416.60 = 9,078.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,960.60x = 28,416.60 × 9,078.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,960.60x = 257,982,944.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,982,944.76/18,960.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,606.26

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