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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,999.68, 28,492.32 and 9,136.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,999.68, 28,492.32 and 9,136.64 is: 13,701.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,999.68 : 28,492.32 = 9,136.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,999.68/28,492.32 = 9,136.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,999.68x = 28,492.32 × 9,136.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,999.68x = 260,324,070.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,324,070.60/18,999.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,701.50

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