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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,884.64, 28,327.91 and 7,198.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,884.64, 28,327.91 and 7,198.77 is: 10,798.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,884.64 : 28,327.91 = 7,198.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,884.64/28,327.91 = 7,198.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,884.64x = 28,327.91 × 7,198.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,884.64x = 203,926,072.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,926,072.68/18,884.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,798.52

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