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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,694.40, 28,041.60 and 9,924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,694.40, 28,041.60 and 9,924.80 is: 14,887.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,694.40 : 28,041.60 = 9,924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,694.40/28,041.60 = 9,924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,694.40x = 28,041.60 × 9,924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,694.40x = 278,307,271.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,307,271.68/18,694.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,887.20

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