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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,854.12, 28,284.83 and 7,166.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,854.12, 28,284.83 and 7,166.43 is: 10,751.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,854.12 : 28,284.83 = 7,166.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,854.12/28,284.83 = 7,166.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,854.12x = 28,284.83 × 7,166.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,854.12x = 202,701,254.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,701,254.26/18,854.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,751.03

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