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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,762.12, 28,118.34 and 9,978.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,762.12, 28,118.34 and 9,978.12 is: 14,953.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,762.12 : 28,118.34 = 9,978.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,762.12/28,118.34 = 9,978.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,762.12x = 28,118.34 × 9,978.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,762.12x = 280,568,170.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,568,170.72/18,762.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,953.97

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