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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,972.93, 28,462.44 and 7,127.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,972.93, 28,462.44 and 7,127.59 is: 10,692.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,972.93 : 28,462.44 = 7,127.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,972.93/28,462.44 = 7,127.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,972.93x = 28,462.44 × 7,127.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,972.93x = 202,868,602.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,868,602.72/18,972.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,692.53

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