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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,858.60, 28,271.16 and 9,486.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,858.60, 28,271.16 and 9,486.36 is: 14,221.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,858.60 : 28,271.16 = 9,486.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,858.60/28,271.16 = 9,486.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,858.60x = 28,271.16 × 9,486.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,858.60x = 268,190,401.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,190,401.38/18,858.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,221.12

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