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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,857.63, 28,290.08 and 7,169.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,857.63, 28,290.08 and 7,169.93 is: 10,756.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,857.63 : 28,290.08 = 7,169.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,857.63/28,290.08 = 7,169.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,857.63x = 28,290.08 × 7,169.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,857.63x = 202,837,981.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,837,981.94/18,857.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,756.28

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