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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,973.14, 28,463.92 and 5,826.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,973.14, 28,463.92 and 5,826.84 is: 8,741.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,973.14 : 28,463.92 = 5,826.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,973.14/28,463.92 = 5,826.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,973.14x = 28,463.92 × 5,826.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,973.14x = 165,854,707.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,854,707.61/18,973.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,741.55

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