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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,891.96, 28,337.94 and 7,208.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,891.96, 28,337.94 and 7,208.52 is: 10,812.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,891.96 : 28,337.94 = 7,208.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,891.96/28,337.94 = 7,208.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,891.96x = 28,337.94 × 7,208.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,891.96x = 204,274,607.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,274,607.25/18,891.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,812.78

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