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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,908.85, 28,354.91 and 7,213.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,908.85, 28,354.91 and 7,213.89 is: 10,817.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,908.85 : 28,354.91 = 7,213.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,908.85/28,354.91 = 7,213.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,908.85x = 28,354.91 × 7,213.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,908.85x = 204,549,165.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,549,165.63/18,908.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,817.64

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