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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,921.88, 28,344.57 and 9,548.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,921.88, 28,344.57 and 9,548.83 is: 14,303.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,921.88 : 28,344.57 = 9,548.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,921.88/28,344.57 = 9,548.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,921.88x = 28,344.57 × 9,548.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,921.88x = 270,657,480.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,657,480.35/18,921.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,303.94

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