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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,854.80, 28,285.84 and 7,167.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,854.80, 28,285.84 and 7,167.11 is: 10,752.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,854.80 : 28,285.84 = 7,167.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,854.80/28,285.84 = 7,167.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,854.80x = 28,285.84 × 7,167.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,854.80x = 202,727,726.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,727,726.72/18,854.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,752.05

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