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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,674.70, 28,003.74 and 9,907.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,674.70, 28,003.74 and 9,907.62 is: 14,857.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,674.70 : 28,003.74 = 9,907.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,674.70/28,003.74 = 9,907.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,674.70x = 28,003.74 × 9,907.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,674.70x = 277,450,414.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,450,414.50/18,674.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,857.02

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