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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,952.38, 28,427.76 and 6,473.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,952.38, 28,427.76 and 6,473.52 is: 9,710.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,952.38 : 28,427.76 = 6,473.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,952.38/28,427.76 = 6,473.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,952.38x = 28,427.76 × 6,473.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,952.38x = 184,027,672.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,027,672.92/18,952.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,710.00

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