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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,978.30, 28,484.87 and 9,624.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,978.30, 28,484.87 and 9,624.83 is: 14,446.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,978.30 : 28,484.87 = 9,624.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,978.30/28,484.87 = 9,624.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,978.30x = 28,484.87 × 9,624.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,978.30x = 274,161,840.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,161,840.77/18,978.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,446.07

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