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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,979.56, 28,486.56 and 9,626.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,979.56, 28,486.56 and 9,626.10 is: 14,447.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,979.56 : 28,486.56 = 9,626.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,979.56/28,486.56 = 9,626.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,979.56x = 28,486.56 × 9,626.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,979.56x = 274,214,475.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,214,475.22/18,979.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,447.88

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