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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,994.34, 28,480.50 and 9,120.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,994.34, 28,480.50 and 9,120.14 is: 13,674.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,994.34 : 28,480.50 = 9,120.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,994.34/28,480.50 = 9,120.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,994.34x = 28,480.50 × 9,120.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,994.34x = 259,746,147.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,746,147.27/18,994.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,674.92

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