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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,963.24, 28,441.62 and 5,109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,963.24, 28,441.62 and 5,109 is: 7,662.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,963.24 : 28,441.62 = 5,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,963.24/28,441.62 = 5,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,963.24x = 28,441.62 × 5,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,963.24x = 145,308,236.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,308,236.58/18,963.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,662.63

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