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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,990.32, 28,491.56 and 9,130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,990.32, 28,491.56 and 9,130.32 is: 13,698.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,990.32 : 28,491.56 = 9,130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,990.32/28,491.56 = 9,130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,990.32x = 28,491.56 × 9,130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,990.32x = 260,137,060.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,137,060.10/18,990.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,698.40

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