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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,838.72, 28,247.14 and 7,145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,838.72, 28,247.14 and 7,145.56 is: 10,714.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,838.72 : 28,247.14 = 7,145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,838.72/28,247.14 = 7,145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,838.72x = 28,247.14 × 7,145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,838.72x = 201,841,633.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,841,633.70/18,838.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,714.19

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