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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,952.91, 28,417.20 and 7,867.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,952.91, 28,417.20 and 7,867.25 is: 11,795.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,952.91 : 28,417.20 = 7,867.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,952.91/28,417.20 = 7,867.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,952.91x = 28,417.20 × 7,867.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,952.91x = 223,565,074.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,565,074.61/18,952.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,795.82

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