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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,973.40, 28,468.20 and 9,107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,973.40, 28,468.20 and 9,107.60 is: 13,665.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,973.40 : 28,468.20 = 9,107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,973.40/28,468.20 = 9,107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,973.40x = 28,468.20 × 9,107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,973.40x = 259,276,978.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,276,978.32/18,973.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,665.29

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