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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,969.84, 28,472.36 and 9,616.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,969.84, 28,472.36 and 9,616.44 is: 14,433.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,969.84 : 28,472.36 = 9,616.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,969.84/28,472.36 = 9,616.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,969.84x = 28,472.36 × 9,616.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,969.84x = 273,802,741.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,802,741.60/18,969.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,433.58

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