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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,969.44, 28,459.65 and 7,874.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,969.44, 28,459.65 and 7,874.06 is: 11,813.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,969.44 : 28,459.65 = 7,874.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,969.44/28,459.65 = 7,874.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,969.44x = 28,459.65 × 7,874.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,969.44x = 224,092,991.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,092,991.68/18,969.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,813.37

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