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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,708.12, 28,037.34 and 9,924.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,708.12, 28,037.34 and 9,924.12 is: 14,873.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,708.12 : 28,037.34 = 9,924.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,708.12/28,037.34 = 9,924.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,708.12x = 28,037.34 × 9,924.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,708.12x = 278,245,926.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,245,926.64/18,708.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,873.00

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