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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,999.46, 28,456.36 and 9,146.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,999.46, 28,456.36 and 9,146.14 is: 13,698.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,999.46 : 28,456.36 = 9,146.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,999.46/28,456.36 = 9,146.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,999.46x = 28,456.36 × 9,146.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,999.46x = 260,265,852.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,265,852.45/18,999.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,698.59

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