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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,995.65, 28,495.10 and 4,957.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,995.65, 28,495.10 and 4,957.54 is: 7,436.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,995.65 : 28,495.10 = 4,957.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,995.65/28,495.10 = 4,957.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,995.65x = 28,495.10 × 4,957.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,995.65x = 141,265,598.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,265,598.05/18,995.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,436.73

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