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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,968.82, 28,415.13 and 9,452.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,968.82, 28,415.13 and 9,452.46 is: 14,159.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,968.82 : 28,415.13 = 9,452.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,968.82/28,415.13 = 9,452.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,968.82x = 28,415.13 × 9,452.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,968.82x = 268,592,879.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,592,879.72/18,968.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,159.70

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