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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,824.21, 28,251.84 and 9,466.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,824.21, 28,251.84 and 9,466.89 is: 14,208.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,824.21 : 28,251.84 = 9,466.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,824.21/28,251.84 = 9,466.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,824.21x = 28,251.84 × 9,466.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,824.21x = 267,457,061.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,457,061.58/18,824.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,208.14

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