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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,852.27, 28,268.73 and 9,972.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,852.27, 28,268.73 and 9,972.39 is: 14,953.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,852.27 : 28,268.73 = 9,972.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,852.27/28,268.73 = 9,972.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,852.27x = 28,268.73 × 9,972.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,852.27x = 281,906,826.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,906,826.87/18,852.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,953.47

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