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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,905.68, 28,357.65 and 7,058.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,905.68, 28,357.65 and 7,058.53 is: 10,587.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,905.68 : 28,357.65 = 7,058.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,905.68/28,357.65 = 7,058.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,905.68x = 28,357.65 × 7,058.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,905.68x = 200,163,181.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,163,181.47/18,905.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,587.47

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