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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,838.40, 28,271.64 and 7,174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,838.40, 28,271.64 and 7,174.40 is: 10,766.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,838.40 : 28,271.64 = 7,174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,838.40/28,271.64 = 7,174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,838.40x = 28,271.64 × 7,174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,838.40x = 202,832,054.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,832,054.02/18,838.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,766.95

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