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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,942.43, 28,413.78 and 8,409.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,942.43, 28,413.78 and 8,409.61 is: 12,614.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,942.43 : 28,413.78 = 8,409.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,942.43/28,413.78 = 8,409.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,942.43x = 28,413.78 × 8,409.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,942.43x = 238,948,808.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,948,808.43/18,942.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,614.48

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