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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,806.40, 28,209.60 and 9,475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,806.40, 28,209.60 and 9,475.20 is: 14,212.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,806.40 : 28,209.60 = 9,475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,806.40/28,209.60 = 9,475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,806.40x = 28,209.60 × 9,475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,806.40x = 267,291,601.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,291,601.92/18,806.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,212.80

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