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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,682.60, 28,056.30 and 9,934.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,682.60, 28,056.30 and 9,934.60 is: 14,919.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,682.60 : 28,056.30 = 9,934.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,682.60/28,056.30 = 9,934.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,682.60x = 28,056.30 × 9,934.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,682.60x = 278,728,117.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,728,117.98/18,682.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,919.13

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