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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,979.75, 28,486.98 and 9,626.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,979.75, 28,486.98 and 9,626.23 is: 14,448.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,979.75 : 28,486.98 = 9,626.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,979.75/28,486.98 = 9,626.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,979.75x = 28,486.98 × 9,626.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,979.75x = 274,222,221.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,222,221.49/18,979.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,448.15

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