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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,864.39, 28,297.53 and 7,178.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,864.39, 28,297.53 and 7,178.52 is: 10,768.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,864.39 : 28,297.53 = 7,178.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,864.39/28,297.53 = 7,178.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,864.39x = 28,297.53 × 7,178.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,864.39x = 203,134,385.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,134,385.06/18,864.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,768.14

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