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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,993.05, 28,506.99 and 9,639.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,993.05, 28,506.99 and 9,639.71 is: 14,468.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,993.05 : 28,506.99 = 9,639.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,993.05/28,506.99 = 9,639.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,993.05x = 28,506.99 × 9,639.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,993.05x = 274,799,116.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,799,116.57/18,993.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,468.40

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