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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,990.23, 28,503.22 and 9,636.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,990.23, 28,503.22 and 9,636.96 is: 14,464.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,990.23 : 28,503.22 = 9,636.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,990.23/28,503.22 = 9,636.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,990.23x = 28,503.22 × 9,636.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,990.23x = 274,684,391.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,684,391.01/18,990.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,464.51

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