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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,946.84, 28,420.50 and 7,260.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,946.84, 28,420.50 and 7,260.76 is: 10,891.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,946.84 : 28,420.50 = 7,260.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,946.84/28,420.50 = 7,260.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,946.84x = 28,420.50 × 7,260.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,946.84x = 206,354,429.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,354,429.58/18,946.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,891.23

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