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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,999.60, 28,502.28 and 9,137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,999.60, 28,502.28 and 9,137.04 is: 13,706.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,999.60 : 28,502.28 = 9,137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,999.60/28,502.28 = 9,137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,999.60x = 28,502.28 × 9,137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,999.60x = 260,426,472.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,426,472.45/18,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,706.95

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