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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,833.06, 28,246.59 and 4,983.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,833.06, 28,246.59 and 4,983.14 is: 7,473.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,833.06 : 28,246.59 = 4,983.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,833.06/28,246.59 = 4,983.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,833.06x = 28,246.59 × 4,983.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,833.06x = 140,756,712.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,756,712.49/18,833.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,473.92

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