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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,957.63, 28,440.50 and 7,270.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,957.63, 28,440.50 and 7,270.75 is: 10,907.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,957.63 : 28,440.50 = 7,270.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,957.63/28,440.50 = 7,270.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,957.63x = 28,440.50 × 7,270.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,957.63x = 206,783,765.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,783,765.38/18,957.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,907.68

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