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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,687.60, 28,033.44 and 9,329.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,687.60, 28,033.44 and 9,329.96 is: 13,995.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,687.60 : 28,033.44 = 9,329.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,687.60/28,033.44 = 9,329.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,687.60x = 28,033.44 × 9,329.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,687.60x = 261,550,873.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,550,873.86/18,687.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,995.96

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