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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,867.24, 28,311.98 and 7,190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,867.24, 28,311.98 and 7,190.28 is: 10,789.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,867.24 : 28,311.98 = 7,190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,867.24/28,311.98 = 7,190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,867.24x = 28,311.98 × 7,190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,867.24x = 203,571,063.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,571,063.55/18,867.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,789.66

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