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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,983.80, 28,476.33 and 9,121.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,983.80, 28,476.33 and 9,121.06 is: 13,681.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,983.80 : 28,476.33 = 9,121.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,983.80/28,476.33 = 9,121.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,983.80x = 28,476.33 × 9,121.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,983.80x = 259,734,314.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,734,314.51/18,983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,681.89

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