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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,972.84, 28,476.74 and 9,619.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,972.84, 28,476.74 and 9,619.50 is: 14,438.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,972.84 : 28,476.74 = 9,619.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,972.84/28,476.74 = 9,619.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,972.84x = 28,476.74 × 9,619.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,972.84x = 273,932,000.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,932,000.43/18,972.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,438.11

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