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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,698.65, 28,030.66 and 9,812.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,698.65, 28,030.66 and 9,812.14 is: 14,709.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,698.65 : 28,030.66 = 9,812.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,698.65/28,030.66 = 9,812.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,698.65x = 28,030.66 × 9,812.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,698.65x = 275,040,665.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,040,665.61/18,698.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,709.12

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