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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,709.40, 28,064.10 and 9,939.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,709.40, 28,064.10 and 9,939.80 is: 14,909.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,709.40 : 28,064.10 = 9,939.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,709.40/28,064.10 = 9,939.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,709.40x = 28,064.10 × 9,939.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,709.40x = 278,951,541.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,951,541.18/18,709.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,909.70

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