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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,916.70, 28,388.70 and 7,229.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,916.70, 28,388.70 and 7,229.94 is: 10,850.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,916.70 : 28,388.70 = 7,229.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,916.70/28,388.70 = 7,229.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,916.70x = 28,388.70 × 7,229.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,916.70x = 205,248,597.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,248,597.68/18,916.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,850.13

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