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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,979.30, 28,486.37 and 9,625.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,979.30, 28,486.37 and 9,625.83 is: 14,447.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,979.30 : 28,486.37 = 9,625.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,979.30/28,486.37 = 9,625.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,979.30x = 28,486.37 × 9,625.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,979.30x = 274,204,954.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,204,954.94/18,979.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,447.58

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