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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,755.39, 28,119.84 and 9,388.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,755.39, 28,119.84 and 9,388.70 is: 14,076.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,755.39 : 28,119.84 = 9,388.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,755.39/28,119.84 = 9,388.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,755.39x = 28,119.84 × 9,388.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,755.39x = 264,008,741.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,008,741.81/18,755.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,076.42

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