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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,969.94, 28,452.78 and 7,274.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,969.94, 28,452.78 and 7,274.96 is: 10,911.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,969.94 : 28,452.78 = 7,274.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,969.94/28,452.78 = 7,274.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,969.94x = 28,452.78 × 7,274.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,969.94x = 206,992,836.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,992,836.39/18,969.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,911.62

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