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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,974.70, 28,465.62 and 7,287.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,974.70, 28,465.62 and 7,287.02 is: 10,931.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,974.70 : 28,465.62 = 7,287.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,974.70/28,465.62 = 7,287.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,974.70x = 28,465.62 × 7,287.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,974.70x = 207,429,542.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,429,542.25/18,974.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,931.90

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