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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,763.14, 28,136.43 and 9,996.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,763.14, 28,136.43 and 9,996.18 is: 14,989.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,763.14 : 28,136.43 = 9,996.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,763.14/28,136.43 = 9,996.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,763.14x = 28,136.43 × 9,996.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,763.14x = 281,256,818.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,256,818.84/18,763.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,989.86

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