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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,983.82, 28,481.82 and 9,123.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,983.82, 28,481.82 and 9,123.81 is: 13,688.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,983.82 : 28,481.82 = 9,123.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,983.82/28,481.82 = 9,123.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,983.82x = 28,481.82 × 9,123.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,983.82x = 259,862,714.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,862,714.13/18,983.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,688.64

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