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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,760.98, 28,145.23 and 6,914.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,760.98, 28,145.23 and 6,914.81 is: 10,373.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,760.98 : 28,145.23 = 6,914.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,760.98/28,145.23 = 6,914.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,760.98x = 28,145.23 × 6,914.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,760.98x = 194,618,917.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,618,917.86/18,760.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,373.60

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