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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,716.16, 28,049.36 and 9,932.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,716.16, 28,049.36 and 9,932.16 is: 14,885.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,716.16 : 28,049.36 = 9,932.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,716.16/28,049.36 = 9,932.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,716.16x = 28,049.36 × 9,932.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,716.16x = 278,590,731.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,590,731.42/18,716.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,885.04

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