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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,966.96, 28,435.86 and 9,100.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,966.96, 28,435.86 and 9,100.76 is: 13,644.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,966.96 : 28,435.86 = 9,100.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,966.96/28,435.86 = 9,100.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,966.96x = 28,435.86 × 9,100.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,966.96x = 258,787,795.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,787,795.07/18,966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,644.14

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