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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,942.40, 28,413.60 and 9,611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,942.40, 28,413.60 and 9,611.20 is: 14,416.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,942.40 : 28,413.60 = 9,611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,942.40/28,413.60 = 9,611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,942.40x = 28,413.60 × 9,611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,942.40x = 273,088,792.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,088,792.32/18,942.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,416.80

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