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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,965.16, 28,451.40 and 7,277.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,965.16, 28,451.40 and 7,277.47 is: 10,917.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,965.16 : 28,451.40 = 7,277.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,965.16/28,451.40 = 7,277.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,965.16x = 28,451.40 × 7,277.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,965.16x = 207,054,218.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,054,218.23/18,965.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,917.61

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