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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,858.24, 28,298.48 and 7,181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,858.24, 28,298.48 and 7,181.28 is: 10,776.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,858.24 : 28,298.48 = 7,181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,858.24/28,298.48 = 7,181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,858.24x = 28,298.48 × 7,181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,858.24x = 203,219,308.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,219,308.45/18,858.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,776.15

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