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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,831.61, 28,251.06 and 7,153.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,831.61, 28,251.06 and 7,153.03 is: 10,730.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,831.61 : 28,251.06 = 7,153.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,831.61/28,251.06 = 7,153.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,831.61x = 28,251.06 × 7,153.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,831.61x = 202,080,679.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,080,679.71/18,831.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,730.93

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