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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,969.33, 28,471.20 and 9,615.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,969.33, 28,471.20 and 9,615.85 is: 14,432.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,969.33 : 28,471.20 = 9,615.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,969.33/28,471.20 = 9,615.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,969.33x = 28,471.20 × 9,615.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,969.33x = 273,774,788.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,774,788.52/18,969.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,432.50

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