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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,961.92, 28,426.32 and 9,589.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,961.92, 28,426.32 and 9,589.68 is: 14,376.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,961.92 : 28,426.32 = 9,589.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,961.92/28,426.32 = 9,589.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,961.92x = 28,426.32 × 9,589.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,961.92x = 272,599,312.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,599,312.38/18,961.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,376.15

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