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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,812.87, 28,223.01 and 6,966.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,812.87, 28,223.01 and 6,966.74 is: 10,451.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,812.87 : 28,223.01 = 6,966.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,812.87/28,223.01 = 6,966.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,812.87x = 28,223.01 × 6,966.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,812.87x = 196,622,372.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,622,372.69/18,812.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,451.48

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