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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,854.22, 28,273.59 and 7,008.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,854.22, 28,273.59 and 7,008.78 is: 10,510.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,854.22 : 28,273.59 = 7,008.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,854.22/28,273.59 = 7,008.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,854.22x = 28,273.59 × 7,008.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,854.22x = 198,163,372.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,163,372.12/18,854.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,510.29

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