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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,822.40, 28,233.60 and 9,458.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,822.40, 28,233.60 and 9,458.80 is: 14,188.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,822.40 : 28,233.60 = 9,458.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,822.40/28,233.60 = 9,458.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,822.40x = 28,233.60 × 9,458.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,822.40x = 267,055,975.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,055,975.68/18,822.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,188.20

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