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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,958.72, 28,443.54 and 5,813.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,958.72, 28,443.54 and 5,813.02 is: 8,721.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,958.72 : 28,443.54 = 5,813.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,958.72/28,443.54 = 5,813.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,958.72x = 28,443.54 × 5,813.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,958.72x = 165,342,866.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,342,866.89/18,958.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,721.20

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