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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,958.59, 28,445.25 and 7,862.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,958.59, 28,445.25 and 7,862.45 is: 11,796.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,958.59 : 28,445.25 = 7,862.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,958.59/28,445.25 = 7,862.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,958.59x = 28,445.25 × 7,862.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,958.59x = 223,649,213.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,649,213.64/18,958.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,796.72

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