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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,994.56, 28,497.98 and 9,134.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,994.56, 28,497.98 and 9,134.56 is: 13,704.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,994.56 : 28,497.98 = 9,134.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,994.56/28,497.98 = 9,134.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,994.56x = 28,497.98 × 9,134.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,994.56x = 260,316,508.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,316,508.19/18,994.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,704.79

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