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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,675.10, 28,017.78 and 9,791.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,675.10, 28,017.78 and 9,791.02 is: 14,689.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,675.10 : 28,017.78 = 9,791.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,675.10/28,017.78 = 9,791.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,675.10x = 28,017.78 × 9,791.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,675.10x = 274,322,644.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,322,644.34/18,675.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,689.22

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