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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,982.80, 28,480.32 and 9,122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,982.80, 28,480.32 and 9,122.80 is: 13,687.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,982.80 : 28,480.32 = 9,122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,982.80/28,480.32 = 9,122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,982.80x = 28,480.32 × 9,122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,982.80x = 259,820,263.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,820,263.30/18,982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,687.14

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