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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,966.15, 28,450.44 and 7,277.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,966.15, 28,450.44 and 7,277.85 is: 10,917.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,966.15 : 28,450.44 = 7,277.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,966.15/28,450.44 = 7,277.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,966.15x = 28,450.44 × 7,277.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,966.15x = 207,058,034.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,058,034.75/18,966.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,917.24

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