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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,915.68, 28,372.44 and 7,230.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,915.68, 28,372.44 and 7,230.08 is: 10,844.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,915.68 : 28,372.44 = 7,230.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,915.68/28,372.44 = 7,230.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,915.68x = 28,372.44 × 7,230.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,915.68x = 205,135,011.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,135,011.00/18,915.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,844.71

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