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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,805.97, 28,195.63 and 9,439.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,805.97, 28,195.63 and 9,439.22 is: 14,152.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,805.97 : 28,195.63 = 9,439.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,805.97/28,195.63 = 9,439.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,805.97x = 28,195.63 × 9,439.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,805.97x = 266,144,801.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,144,801.50/18,805.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,152.14

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