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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,910.35, 28,357.15 and 7,215.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,910.35, 28,357.15 and 7,215.39 is: 10,819.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,910.35 : 28,357.15 = 7,215.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,910.35/28,357.15 = 7,215.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,910.35x = 28,357.15 × 7,215.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,910.35x = 204,607,896.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,607,896.54/18,910.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,819.89

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