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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,844.96, 28,271.44 and 7,157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,844.96, 28,271.44 and 7,157.92 is: 10,738.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,844.96 : 28,271.44 = 7,157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,844.96/28,271.44 = 7,157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,844.96x = 28,271.44 × 7,157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,844.96x = 202,364,705.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,364,705.80/18,844.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,738.40

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