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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,977.04, 28,441.08 and 9,095.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,977.04, 28,441.08 and 9,095.76 is: 13,631.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,977.04 : 28,441.08 = 9,095.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,977.04/28,441.08 = 9,095.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,977.04x = 28,441.08 × 9,095.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,977.04x = 258,693,237.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,693,237.82/18,977.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,631.91

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