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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,779.62, 28,174.73 and 9,408.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,779.62, 28,174.73 and 9,408.33 is: 14,115.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,779.62 : 28,174.73 = 9,408.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,779.62/28,174.73 = 9,408.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,779.62x = 28,174.73 × 9,408.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,779.62x = 265,077,157.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,077,157.50/18,779.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,115.15

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