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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,832.16, 28,255.68 and 7,148.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,832.16, 28,255.68 and 7,148.48 is: 10,725.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,832.16 : 28,255.68 = 7,148.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,832.16/28,255.68 = 7,148.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,832.16x = 28,255.68 × 7,148.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,832.16x = 201,985,163.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,985,163.37/18,832.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,725.54

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