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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,924.52, 28,386.78 and 7,241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,924.52, 28,386.78 and 7,241.32 is: 10,861.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,924.52 : 28,386.78 = 7,241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,924.52/28,386.78 = 7,241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,924.52x = 28,386.78 × 7,241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,924.52x = 205,557,757.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,557,757.75/18,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,861.98

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