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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,913.68, 28,369.44 and 7,228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,913.68, 28,369.44 and 7,228.08 is: 10,841.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,913.68 : 28,369.44 = 7,228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,913.68/28,369.44 = 7,228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,913.68x = 28,369.44 × 7,228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,913.68x = 205,056,581.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,056,581.88/18,913.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,841.71

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