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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,958.17, 28,440.89 and 7,270.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,958.17, 28,440.89 and 7,270.47 is: 10,907.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,958.17 : 28,440.89 = 7,270.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,958.17/28,440.89 = 7,270.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,958.17x = 28,440.89 × 7,270.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,958.17x = 206,778,637.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,778,637.52/18,958.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,907.10

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