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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,710.76, 28,066.12 and 9,476.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,710.76, 28,066.12 and 9,476.76 is: 14,215.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,710.76 : 28,066.12 = 9,476.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,710.76/28,066.12 = 9,476.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,710.76x = 28,066.12 × 9,476.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,710.76x = 265,975,883.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,975,883.37/18,710.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,215.13

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