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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,729.86, 28,086.48 and 9,962.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,729.86, 28,086.48 and 9,962.78 is: 14,939.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,729.86 : 28,086.48 = 9,962.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,729.86/28,086.48 = 9,962.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,729.86x = 28,086.48 × 9,962.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,729.86x = 279,819,421.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,819,421.21/18,729.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,939.75

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