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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,793.80, 28,171.80 and 9,419.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,793.80, 28,171.80 and 9,419.40 is: 14,119.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,793.80 : 28,171.80 = 9,419.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,793.80/28,171.80 = 9,419.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,793.80x = 28,171.80 × 9,419.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,793.80x = 265,361,452.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,361,452.92/18,793.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,119.63

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