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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,807.28, 28,211.20 and 7,117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,807.28, 28,211.20 and 7,117.36 is: 10,676.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,807.28 : 28,211.20 = 7,117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,807.28/28,211.20 = 7,117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,807.28x = 28,211.20 × 7,117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,807.28x = 200,789,266.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,789,266.43/18,807.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,676.15

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