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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,936.48, 28,413.60 and 9,708.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,936.48, 28,413.60 and 9,708.96 is: 14,567.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,936.48 : 28,413.60 = 9,708.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,936.48/28,413.60 = 9,708.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,936.48x = 28,413.60 × 9,708.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,936.48x = 275,866,505.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,866,505.86/18,936.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,567.99

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