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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,998.88, 28,504.56 and 9,136.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,998.88, 28,504.56 and 9,136.86 is: 13,708.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,998.88 : 28,504.56 = 9,136.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,998.88/28,504.56 = 9,136.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,998.88x = 28,504.56 × 9,136.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,998.88x = 260,442,174.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,442,174.08/18,998.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,708.29

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