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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,983.32, 28,481.07 and 9,123.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,983.32, 28,481.07 and 9,123.31 is: 13,687.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,983.32 : 28,481.07 = 9,123.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,983.32/28,481.07 = 9,123.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,983.32x = 28,481.07 × 9,123.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,983.32x = 259,841,630.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,841,630.74/18,983.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,687.89

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