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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,924.92, 28,404.90 and 9,571.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,924.92, 28,404.90 and 9,571.56 is: 14,366.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,924.92 : 28,404.90 = 9,571.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,924.92/28,404.90 = 9,571.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,924.92x = 28,404.90 × 9,571.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,924.92x = 271,879,204.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,879,204.64/18,924.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,366.20

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