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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,929.80, 28,394.70 and 9,713.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,929.80, 28,394.70 and 9,713.80 is: 14,570.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,929.80 : 28,394.70 = 9,713.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,929.80/28,394.70 = 9,713.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,929.80x = 28,394.70 × 9,713.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,929.80x = 275,820,436.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,820,436.86/18,929.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,570.70

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