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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,841.06, 28,261.59 and 7,154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,841.06, 28,261.59 and 7,154.28 is: 10,731.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,841.06 : 28,261.59 = 7,154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,841.06/28,261.59 = 7,154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,841.06x = 28,261.59 × 7,154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,841.06x = 202,191,292.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,191,292.33/18,841.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,731.42

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