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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,666.90, 28,008.45 and 9,432.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,666.90, 28,008.45 and 9,432.90 is: 14,153.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,666.90 : 28,008.45 = 9,432.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,666.90/28,008.45 = 9,432.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,666.90x = 28,008.45 × 9,432.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,666.90x = 264,200,908.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,200,908.01/18,666.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,153.44

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