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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,712.76, 28,045.71 and 9,355.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,712.76, 28,045.71 and 9,355.37 is: 14,021.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,712.76 : 28,045.71 = 9,355.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,712.76/28,045.71 = 9,355.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,712.76x = 28,045.71 × 9,355.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,712.76x = 262,377,853.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,377,853.73/18,712.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,021.34

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