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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,847.20, 28,270.80 and 7,159.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,847.20, 28,270.80 and 7,159.80 is: 10,739.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,847.20 : 28,270.80 = 7,159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,847.20/28,270.80 = 7,159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,847.20x = 28,270.80 × 7,159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,847.20x = 202,413,273.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,413,273.84/18,847.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,739.70

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