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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,978.81, 28,474.31 and 9,118.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,978.81, 28,474.31 and 9,118.81 is: 13,681.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,978.81 : 28,474.31 = 9,118.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,978.81/28,474.31 = 9,118.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,978.81x = 28,474.31 × 9,118.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,978.81x = 259,651,822.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,651,822.77/18,978.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,681.14

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