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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,977.43, 28,469.82 and 7,289.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,977.43, 28,469.82 and 7,289.73 is: 10,936.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,977.43 : 28,469.82 = 7,289.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,977.43/28,469.82 = 7,289.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,977.43x = 28,469.82 × 7,289.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,977.43x = 207,537,300.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,537,300.95/18,977.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,936.01

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