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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,872.10, 28,291.41 and 9,499.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,872.10, 28,291.41 and 9,499.86 is: 14,241.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,872.10 : 28,291.41 = 9,499.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,872.10/28,291.41 = 9,499.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,872.10x = 28,291.41 × 9,499.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,872.10x = 268,764,434.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,764,434.20/18,872.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,241.36

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