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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,946.17, 28,419.23 and 5,095.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,946.17, 28,419.23 and 5,095.17 is: 7,642.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,946.17 : 28,419.23 = 5,095.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,946.17/28,419.23 = 5,095.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,946.17x = 28,419.23 × 5,095.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,946.17x = 144,800,782.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,800,782.64/18,946.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,642.75

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