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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,908.32, 28,362.48 and 7,222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,908.32, 28,362.48 and 7,222.72 is: 10,834.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,908.32 : 28,362.48 = 7,222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,908.32/28,362.48 = 7,222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,908.32x = 28,362.48 × 7,222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,908.32x = 204,854,251.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,854,251.55/18,908.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,834.08

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