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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,985.24, 28,481.95 and 9,630.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,985.24, 28,481.95 and 9,630.34 is: 14,447.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,985.24 : 28,481.95 = 9,630.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,985.24/28,481.95 = 9,630.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,985.24x = 28,481.95 × 9,630.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,985.24x = 274,290,990.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,290,990.49/18,985.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,447.59

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