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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,972.93, 28,463.07 and 7,285.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,972.93, 28,463.07 and 7,285.23 is: 10,929.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,972.93 : 28,463.07 = 7,285.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,972.93/28,463.07 = 7,285.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,972.93x = 28,463.07 × 7,285.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,972.93x = 207,360,011.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,360,011.46/18,972.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,929.26

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