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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,864.19, 28,291.90 and 7,023.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,864.19, 28,291.90 and 7,023.55 is: 10,533.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,864.19 : 28,291.90 = 7,023.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,864.19/28,291.90 = 7,023.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,864.19x = 28,291.90 × 7,023.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,864.19x = 198,709,397.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,709,397.67/18,864.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,533.68

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