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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,832.39, 28,237.51 and 7,146.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,832.39, 28,237.51 and 7,146.43 is: 10,715.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,832.39 : 28,237.51 = 7,146.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,832.39/28,237.51 = 7,146.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,832.39x = 28,237.51 × 7,146.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,832.39x = 201,797,388.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,797,388.59/18,832.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,715.44

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