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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,987.65, 28,487.62 and 9,127.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,987.65, 28,487.62 and 9,127.70 is: 13,694.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,987.65 : 28,487.62 = 9,127.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,987.65/28,487.62 = 9,127.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,987.65x = 28,487.62 × 9,127.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,987.65x = 260,026,370.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,026,370.42/18,987.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,694.50

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