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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,914.40, 28,371.60 and 7,226.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,914.40, 28,371.60 and 7,226.10 is: 10,839.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,914.40 : 28,371.60 = 7,226.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,914.40/28,371.60 = 7,226.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,914.40x = 28,371.60 × 7,226.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,914.40x = 205,016,018.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,016,018.76/18,914.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,839.15

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