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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,813.36, 28,164.84 and 9,907.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,813.36, 28,164.84 and 9,907.68 is: 14,832.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,813.36 : 28,164.84 = 9,907.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,813.36/28,164.84 = 9,907.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,813.36x = 28,164.84 × 9,907.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,813.36x = 279,048,221.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,048,221.97/18,813.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,832.45

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