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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,669.40, 28,012.20 and 9,435.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,669.40, 28,012.20 and 9,435.40 is: 14,157.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,669.40 : 28,012.20 = 9,435.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,669.40/28,012.20 = 9,435.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,669.40x = 28,012.20 × 9,435.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,669.40x = 264,306,311.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,306,311.88/18,669.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,157.19

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