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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,958.53, 28,425.62 and 7,872.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,958.53, 28,425.62 and 7,872.87 is: 11,804.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,958.53 : 28,425.62 = 7,872.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,958.53/28,425.62 = 7,872.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,958.53x = 28,425.62 × 7,872.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,958.53x = 223,791,171.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,791,171.57/18,958.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,804.25

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