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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,739.20, 28,111.56 and 7,055.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,739.20, 28,111.56 and 7,055.16 is: 10,583.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,739.20 : 28,111.56 = 7,055.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,739.20/28,111.56 = 7,055.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,739.20x = 28,111.56 × 7,055.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,739.20x = 198,331,553.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,331,553.65/18,739.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,583.78

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