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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,968.91, 28,450.17 and 6,958.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,968.91, 28,450.17 and 6,958.59 is: 10,436.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,968.91 : 28,450.17 = 6,958.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,968.91/28,450.17 = 6,958.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,968.91x = 28,450.17 × 6,958.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,968.91x = 197,972,891.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,972,891.42/18,968.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,436.70

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