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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,700.12, 28,058.46 and 9,932.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,700.12, 28,058.46 and 9,932.92 is: 14,903.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,700.12 : 28,058.46 = 9,932.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,700.12/28,058.46 = 9,932.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,700.12x = 28,058.46 × 9,932.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,700.12x = 278,702,438.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,702,438.50/18,700.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,903.78

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