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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,774.50, 28,161.75 and 4,923.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,774.50, 28,161.75 and 4,923.50 is: 7,385.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,774.50 : 28,161.75 = 4,923.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,774.50/28,161.75 = 4,923.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,774.50x = 28,161.75 × 4,923.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,774.50x = 138,654,376.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,654,376.13/18,774.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,385.25

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