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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,910.80, 28,396.92 and 9,694.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,910.80, 28,396.92 and 9,694.80 is: 14,557.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,910.80 : 28,396.92 = 9,694.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,910.80/28,396.92 = 9,694.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,910.80x = 28,396.92 × 9,694.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,910.80x = 275,302,460.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,302,460.02/18,910.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,557.95

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