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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,930.88, 28,398.24 and 7,253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,930.88, 28,398.24 and 7,253.92 is: 10,881.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,930.88 : 28,398.24 = 7,253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,930.88/28,398.24 = 7,253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,930.88x = 28,398.24 × 7,253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,930.88x = 205,998,561.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,998,561.10/18,930.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,881.62

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