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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,982.32, 28,479.57 and 9,122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,982.32, 28,479.57 and 9,122.31 is: 13,686.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,982.32 : 28,479.57 = 9,122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,982.32/28,479.57 = 9,122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,982.32x = 28,479.57 × 9,122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,982.32x = 259,799,466.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,799,466.21/18,982.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,686.39

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