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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,867.97, 28,314.24 and 7,181.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,867.97, 28,314.24 and 7,181.29 is: 10,776.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,867.97 : 28,314.24 = 7,181.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,867.97/28,314.24 = 7,181.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,867.97x = 28,314.24 × 7,181.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,867.97x = 203,332,768.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,332,768.57/18,867.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,776.61

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