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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,754.12, 28,106.34 and 9,970.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,754.12, 28,106.34 and 9,970.12 is: 14,941.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,754.12 : 28,106.34 = 9,970.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,754.12/28,106.34 = 9,970.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,754.12x = 28,106.34 × 9,970.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,754.12x = 280,223,582.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,223,582.56/18,754.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,941.97

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