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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,966.84, 28,458.45 and 7,277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,966.84, 28,458.45 and 7,277.32 is: 10,919.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,966.84 : 28,458.45 = 7,277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,966.84/28,458.45 = 7,277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,966.84x = 28,458.45 × 7,277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,966.84x = 207,101,247.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,101,247.35/18,966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,919.12

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