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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,973.95, 28,478.14 and 9,620.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,973.95, 28,478.14 and 9,620.48 is: 14,439.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,973.95 : 28,478.14 = 9,620.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,973.95/28,478.14 = 9,620.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,973.95x = 28,478.14 × 9,620.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,973.95x = 273,973,209.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,973,209.87/18,973.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,439.44

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