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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,825.26, 28,226.82 and 7,139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,825.26, 28,226.82 and 7,139.30 is: 10,704.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,825.26 : 28,226.82 = 7,139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,825.26/28,226.82 = 7,139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,825.26x = 28,226.82 × 7,139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,825.26x = 201,519,736.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,519,736.03/18,825.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,704.75

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