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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,953.35, 28,421.71 and 7,098.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,953.35, 28,421.71 and 7,098.82 is: 10,645.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,953.35 : 28,421.71 = 7,098.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,953.35/28,421.71 = 7,098.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,953.35x = 28,421.71 × 7,098.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,953.35x = 201,760,514.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,760,514.58/18,953.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,645.11

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