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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,687.78, 28,016.91 and 9,322.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,687.78, 28,016.91 and 9,322.99 is: 13,977.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,687.78 : 28,016.91 = 9,322.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,687.78/28,016.91 = 9,322.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,687.78x = 28,016.91 × 9,322.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,687.78x = 261,201,301.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,201,301.72/18,687.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,977.12

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