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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,721.74, 28,101.66 and 9,368.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,721.74, 28,101.66 and 9,368.55 is: 14,062.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,721.74 : 28,101.66 = 9,368.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,721.74/28,101.66 = 9,368.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,721.74x = 28,101.66 × 9,368.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,721.74x = 263,271,806.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,271,806.79/18,721.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,062.36

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