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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,827.70, 28,241.55 and 7,140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,827.70, 28,241.55 and 7,140.30 is: 10,710.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,827.70 : 28,241.55 = 7,140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,827.70/28,241.55 = 7,140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,827.70x = 28,241.55 × 7,140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,827.70x = 201,653,139.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,653,139.47/18,827.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,710.45

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