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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,954.72, 28,435.26 and 5,803.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,954.72, 28,435.26 and 5,803.92 is: 8,706.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,954.72 : 28,435.26 = 5,803.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,954.72/28,435.26 = 5,803.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,954.72x = 28,435.26 × 5,803.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,954.72x = 165,035,974.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,035,974.22/18,954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,706.85

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