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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,925.65, 28,383.01 and 7,236.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,925.65, 28,383.01 and 7,236.14 is: 10,852.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,925.65 : 28,383.01 = 7,236.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,925.65/28,383.01 = 7,236.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,925.65x = 28,383.01 × 7,236.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,925.65x = 205,383,273.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,383,273.98/18,925.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,852.11

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