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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,931.23, 28,414.41 and 9,577.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,931.23, 28,414.41 and 9,577.83 is: 14,375.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,931.23 : 28,414.41 = 9,577.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,931.23/28,414.41 = 9,577.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,931.23x = 28,414.41 × 9,577.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,931.23x = 272,148,388.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,148,388.53/18,931.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,375.63

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