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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,725.76, 28,100.88 and 9,966.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,725.76, 28,100.88 and 9,966.96 is: 14,956.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,725.76 : 28,100.88 = 9,966.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,725.76/28,100.88 = 9,966.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,725.76x = 28,100.88 × 9,966.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,725.76x = 280,080,346.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,080,346.92/18,725.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,956.95

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