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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,730.40, 28,084.80 and 7,044.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,730.40, 28,084.80 and 7,044.80 is: 10,563.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,730.40 : 28,084.80 = 7,044.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,730.40/28,084.80 = 7,044.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,730.40x = 28,084.80 × 7,044.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,730.40x = 197,851,799.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,851,799.04/18,730.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,563.14

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