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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,983.40, 28,483.20 and 9,117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,983.40, 28,483.20 and 9,117.60 is: 13,680.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,983.40 : 28,483.20 = 9,117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,983.40/28,483.20 = 9,117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,983.40x = 28,483.20 × 9,117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,983.40x = 259,698,424.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,698,424.32/18,983.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,680.29

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