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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,687.09, 28,032.69 and 9,329.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,687.09, 28,032.69 and 9,329.46 is: 13,995.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,687.09 : 28,032.69 = 9,329.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,687.09/28,032.69 = 9,329.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,687.09x = 28,032.69 × 9,329.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,687.09x = 261,529,860.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,529,860.05/18,687.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,995.22

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