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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,820.71, 28,246.59 and 9,463.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,820.71, 28,246.59 and 9,463.39 is: 14,202.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,820.71 : 28,246.59 = 9,463.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,820.71/28,246.59 = 9,463.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,820.71x = 28,246.59 × 9,463.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,820.71x = 267,308,497.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,308,497.34/18,820.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,202.89

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