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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,846.24, 28,269.96 and 9,481.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,846.24, 28,269.96 and 9,481.14 is: 14,222.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,846.24 : 28,269.96 = 9,481.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,846.24/28,269.96 = 9,481.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,846.24x = 28,269.96 × 9,481.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,846.24x = 268,031,448.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,031,448.55/18,846.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,222.01

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