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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,865.80, 28,266.30 and 9,967.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,865.80, 28,266.30 and 9,967.95 is: 14,934.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,865.80 : 28,266.30 = 9,967.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,865.80/28,266.30 = 9,967.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,865.80x = 28,266.30 × 9,967.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,865.80x = 281,757,065.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,757,065.09/18,865.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,934.81

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