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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,977.84, 28,466.70 and 5,126.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,977.84, 28,466.70 and 5,126.84 is: 7,690.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,977.84 : 28,466.70 = 5,126.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,977.84/28,466.70 = 5,126.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,977.84x = 28,466.70 × 5,126.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,977.84x = 145,944,216.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,944,216.23/18,977.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,690.24

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