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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,964.72, 28,450.12 and 9,103.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,964.72, 28,450.12 and 9,103.78 is: 13,657.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,964.72 : 28,450.12 = 9,103.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,964.72/28,450.12 = 9,103.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,964.72x = 28,450.12 × 9,103.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,964.72x = 259,003,633.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,003,633.45/18,964.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,657.13

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