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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,905.20, 28,368.60 and 7,226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,905.20, 28,368.60 and 7,226.80 is: 10,844.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,905.20 : 28,368.60 = 7,226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,905.20/28,368.60 = 7,226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,905.20x = 28,368.60 × 7,226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,905.20x = 205,014,198.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,014,198.48/18,905.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,844.33

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