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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,916.62, 28,392.42 and 9,563.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,916.62, 28,392.42 and 9,563.22 is: 14,353.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,916.62 : 28,392.42 = 9,563.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,916.62/28,392.42 = 9,563.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,916.62x = 28,392.42 × 9,563.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,916.62x = 271,522,958.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,522,958.79/18,916.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,353.67

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