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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,881.64, 28,323.41 and 7,195.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,881.64, 28,323.41 and 7,195.77 is: 10,794.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,881.64 : 28,323.41 = 7,195.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,881.64/28,323.41 = 7,195.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,881.64x = 28,323.41 × 7,195.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,881.64x = 203,808,708.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,808,708.00/18,881.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,794.02

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