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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,843.15, 28,265.31 and 9,478.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,843.15, 28,265.31 and 9,478.05 is: 14,217.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,843.15 : 28,265.31 = 9,478.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,843.15/28,265.31 = 9,478.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,843.15x = 28,265.31 × 9,478.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,843.15x = 267,900,021.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,900,021.45/18,843.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,217.37

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