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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,948.73, 28,406.89 and 7,270.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,948.73, 28,406.89 and 7,270.33 is: 10,899.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,948.73 : 28,406.89 = 7,270.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,948.73/28,406.89 = 7,270.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,948.73x = 28,406.89 × 7,270.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,948.73x = 206,527,464.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,527,464.57/18,948.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,899.28

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