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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,747.48, 28,103.94 and 9,511.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,747.48, 28,103.94 and 9,511.32 is: 14,258.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,747.48 : 28,103.94 = 9,511.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,747.48/28,103.94 = 9,511.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,747.48x = 28,103.94 × 9,511.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,747.48x = 267,305,566.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,305,566.60/18,747.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,258.21

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