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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,995.22, 28,510.20 and 9,641.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,995.22, 28,510.20 and 9,641.70 is: 14,471.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,995.22 : 28,510.20 = 9,641.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,995.22/28,510.20 = 9,641.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,995.22x = 28,510.20 × 9,641.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,995.22x = 274,886,795.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,886,795.34/18,995.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,471.37

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