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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,945.84, 28,422.87 and 7,259.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,945.84, 28,422.87 and 7,259.07 is: 10,890.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,945.84 : 28,422.87 = 7,259.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,945.84/28,422.87 = 7,259.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,945.84x = 28,422.87 × 7,259.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,945.84x = 206,323,602.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,323,602.93/18,945.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,890.18

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