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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,697.32, 28,064.43 and 9,932.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,697.32, 28,064.43 and 9,932.22 is: 14,908.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,697.32 : 28,064.43 = 9,932.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,697.32/28,064.43 = 9,932.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,697.32x = 28,064.43 × 9,932.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,697.32x = 278,742,092.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,742,092.93/18,697.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,908.13

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