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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,983.99, 28,485.36 and 9,131.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,983.99, 28,485.36 and 9,131.55 is: 13,701.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,983.99 : 28,485.36 = 9,131.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,983.99/28,485.36 = 9,131.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,983.99x = 28,485.36 × 9,131.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,983.99x = 260,115,489.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,115,489.11/18,983.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,701.84

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