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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,960.80, 28,441.92 and 7,275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,960.80, 28,441.92 and 7,275.20 is: 10,913.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,960.80 : 28,441.92 = 7,275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,960.80/28,441.92 = 7,275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,960.80x = 28,441.92 × 7,275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,960.80x = 206,920,656.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,920,656.38/18,960.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,913.08

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