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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,912.23, 28,372.42 and 9,429.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,912.23, 28,372.42 and 9,429.72 is: 14,146.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,912.23 : 28,372.42 = 9,429.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,912.23/28,372.42 = 9,429.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,912.23x = 28,372.42 × 9,429.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,912.23x = 267,543,881.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,543,881.71/18,912.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,146.61

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