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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,777.62, 28,171.73 and 9,406.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,777.62, 28,171.73 and 9,406.33 is: 14,112.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,777.62 : 28,171.73 = 9,406.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,777.62/28,171.73 = 9,406.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,777.62x = 28,171.73 × 9,406.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,777.62x = 264,992,542.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,992,542.14/18,777.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,112.15

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