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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,961.21, 28,446.39 and 7,115.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,961.21, 28,446.39 and 7,115.08 is: 10,674.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,961.21 : 28,446.39 = 7,115.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,961.21/28,446.39 = 7,115.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,961.21x = 28,446.39 × 7,115.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,961.21x = 202,398,269.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,398,269.45/18,961.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,674.33

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