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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,994.22, 28,448.50 and 9,140.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,994.22, 28,448.50 and 9,140.87 is: 13,690.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,994.22 : 28,448.50 = 9,140.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,994.22/28,448.50 = 9,140.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,994.22x = 28,448.50 × 9,140.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,994.22x = 260,044,040.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,044,040.20/18,994.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,690.69

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