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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,965.46, 28,453.05 and 7,279.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,965.46, 28,453.05 and 7,279.59 is: 10,921.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,965.46 : 28,453.05 = 7,279.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,965.46/28,453.05 = 7,279.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,965.46x = 28,453.05 × 7,279.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,965.46x = 207,126,538.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,126,538.25/18,965.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,921.25

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