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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,943.59, 28,394.73 and 7,254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,943.59, 28,394.73 and 7,254.12 is: 10,873.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,943.59 : 28,394.73 = 7,254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,943.59/28,394.73 = 7,254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,943.59x = 28,394.73 × 7,254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,943.59x = 205,978,778.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,978,778.79/18,943.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,873.27

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