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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,774.80, 28,145.80 and 9,401.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,774.80, 28,145.80 and 9,401.69 is: 14,094.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,774.80 : 28,145.80 = 9,401.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,774.80/28,145.80 = 9,401.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,774.80x = 28,145.80 × 9,401.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,774.80x = 264,617,957.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,617,957.31/18,774.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,094.31

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