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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,790.72, 28,200.36 and 6,955.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,790.72, 28,200.36 and 6,955.69 is: 10,438.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,790.72 : 28,200.36 = 6,955.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,790.72/28,200.36 = 6,955.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,790.72x = 28,200.36 × 6,955.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,790.72x = 196,152,962.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,152,962.05/18,790.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,438.82

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