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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,952.85, 28,439.55 and 7,867.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,952.85, 28,439.55 and 7,867.14 is: 11,804.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,952.85 : 28,439.55 = 7,867.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,952.85/28,439.55 = 7,867.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,952.85x = 28,439.55 × 7,867.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,952.85x = 223,737,739.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,737,739.85/18,952.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,804.97

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