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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,908.16, 28,362.51 and 7,222.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,908.16, 28,362.51 and 7,222.02 is: 10,833.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,908.16 : 28,362.51 = 7,222.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,908.16/28,362.51 = 7,222.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,908.16x = 28,362.51 × 7,222.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,908.16x = 204,834,614.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,834,614.47/18,908.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,833.13

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