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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,954.64, 28,415.35 and 7,854.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,954.64, 28,415.35 and 7,854.40 is: 11,774.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,954.64 : 28,415.35 = 7,854.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,954.64/28,415.35 = 7,854.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,954.64x = 28,415.35 × 7,854.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,954.64x = 223,185,525.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,185,525.04/18,954.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,774.72

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