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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,835.59, 28,254.96 and 9,470.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,835.59, 28,254.96 and 9,470.79 is: 14,206.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,835.59 : 28,254.96 = 9,470.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,835.59/28,254.96 = 9,470.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,835.59x = 28,254.96 × 9,470.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,835.59x = 267,596,832.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,596,832.24/18,835.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,206.98

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