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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,932.64, 28,416.48 and 9,579.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,932.64, 28,416.48 and 9,579.28 is: 14,377.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,932.64 : 28,416.48 = 9,579.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,932.64/28,416.48 = 9,579.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,932.64x = 28,416.48 × 9,579.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,932.64x = 272,209,418.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,209,418.53/18,932.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,377.78

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