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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,909.47, 28,325.98 and 9,536.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,909.47, 28,325.98 and 9,536.46 is: 14,285.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,909.47 : 28,325.98 = 9,536.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,909.47/28,325.98 = 9,536.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,909.47x = 28,325.98 × 9,536.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,909.47x = 270,129,575.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,129,575.23/18,909.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,285.41

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