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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,889.44, 28,320.30 and 9,524.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,889.44, 28,320.30 and 9,524.82 is: 14,280.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,889.44 : 28,320.30 = 9,524.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,889.44/28,320.30 = 9,524.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,889.44x = 28,320.30 × 9,524.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,889.44x = 269,745,759.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,745,759.85/18,889.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,280.24

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