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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,834.72, 28,253.16 and 7,147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,834.72, 28,253.16 and 7,147.68 is: 10,721.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,834.72 : 28,253.16 = 7,147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,834.72/28,253.16 = 7,147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,834.72x = 28,253.16 × 7,147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,834.72x = 201,944,546.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,944,546.67/18,834.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,721.93

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