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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,656.60, 28,017.30 and 9,908.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,656.60, 28,017.30 and 9,908.60 is: 14,880.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,656.60 : 28,017.30 = 9,908.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,656.60/28,017.30 = 9,908.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,656.60x = 28,017.30 × 9,908.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,656.60x = 277,612,218.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,612,218.78/18,656.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,880.11

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