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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,982.40, 28,481.70 and 9,116.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,982.40, 28,481.70 and 9,116.60 is: 13,678.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,982.40 : 28,481.70 = 9,116.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,982.40/28,481.70 = 9,116.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,982.40x = 28,481.70 × 9,116.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,982.40x = 259,656,266.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,656,266.22/18,982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,678.79

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