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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,903.70, 28,366.35 and 7,225.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,903.70, 28,366.35 and 7,225.30 is: 10,842.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,903.70 : 28,366.35 = 7,225.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,903.70/28,366.35 = 7,225.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,903.70x = 28,366.35 × 7,225.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,903.70x = 204,955,388.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,955,388.66/18,903.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,842.08

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