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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,814.94, 28,222.44 and 4,774.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,814.94, 28,222.44 and 4,774.94 is: 7,162.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,814.94 : 28,222.44 = 4,774.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,814.94/28,222.44 = 4,774.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,814.94x = 28,222.44 × 4,774.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,814.94x = 134,760,316.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,760,316.54/18,814.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,162.41

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