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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,949.74, 28,408.40 and 7,271.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,949.74, 28,408.40 and 7,271.34 is: 10,900.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,949.74 : 28,408.40 = 7,271.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,949.74/28,408.40 = 7,271.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,949.74x = 28,408.40 × 7,271.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,949.74x = 206,567,135.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,567,135.26/18,949.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,900.79

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