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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,945.76, 28,392.72 and 9,692.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,945.76, 28,392.72 and 9,692.32 is: 14,525.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,945.76 : 28,392.72 = 9,692.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,945.76/28,392.72 = 9,692.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,945.76x = 28,392.72 × 9,692.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,945.76x = 275,191,327.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,191,327.91/18,945.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,525.22

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