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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,813.24, 28,220.04 and 4,962.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,813.24, 28,220.04 and 4,962.24 is: 7,443.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,813.24 : 28,220.04 = 4,962.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,813.24/28,220.04 = 4,962.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,813.24x = 28,220.04 × 4,962.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,813.24x = 140,034,611.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,034,611.29/18,813.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,443.41

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