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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,948.81, 28,423.40 and 7,259.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,948.81, 28,423.40 and 7,259.25 is: 10,888.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,948.81 : 28,423.40 = 7,259.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,948.81/28,423.40 = 7,259.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,948.81x = 28,423.40 × 7,259.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,948.81x = 206,332,530.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,332,530.15/18,948.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,888.94

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