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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,995.56, 28,499.48 and 9,135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,995.56, 28,499.48 and 9,135.56 is: 13,706.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,995.56 : 28,499.48 = 9,135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,995.56/28,499.48 = 9,135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,995.56x = 28,499.48 × 9,135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,995.56x = 260,358,709.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,358,709.51/18,995.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,706.29

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