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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,937.48, 28,415.10 and 9,709.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,937.48, 28,415.10 and 9,709.96 is: 14,569.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,937.48 : 28,415.10 = 9,709.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,937.48/28,415.10 = 9,709.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,937.48x = 28,415.10 × 9,709.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,937.48x = 275,909,484.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,909,484.40/18,937.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,569.49

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