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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,740.33, 28,114.55 and 7,053.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,740.33, 28,114.55 and 7,053.52 is: 10,581.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,740.33 : 28,114.55 = 7,053.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,740.33/28,114.55 = 7,053.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,740.33x = 28,114.55 × 7,053.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,740.33x = 198,306,364.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,306,364.88/18,740.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,581.80

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