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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,841.97, 28,247.89 and 9,477.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,841.97, 28,247.89 and 9,477.15 is: 14,208.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,841.97 : 28,247.89 = 9,477.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,841.97/28,247.89 = 9,477.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,841.97x = 28,247.89 × 9,477.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,841.97x = 267,709,537.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,709,537.76/18,841.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,208.15

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