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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,706.23, 28,071.48 and 9,947.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,706.23, 28,071.48 and 9,947.30 is: 14,927.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,706.23 : 28,071.48 = 9,947.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,706.23/28,071.48 = 9,947.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,706.23x = 28,071.48 × 9,947.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,706.23x = 279,235,292.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,235,292.65/18,706.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,927.40

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