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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,942.36, 28,414.98 and 5,795.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,942.36, 28,414.98 and 5,795.72 is: 8,694.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,942.36 : 28,414.98 = 5,795.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,942.36/28,414.98 = 5,795.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,942.36x = 28,414.98 × 5,795.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,942.36x = 164,685,267.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,685,267.89/18,942.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,694.02

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