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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,961.80, 28,443.42 and 7,276.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,961.80, 28,443.42 and 7,276.20 is: 10,914.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,961.80 : 28,443.42 = 7,276.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,961.80/28,443.42 = 7,276.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,961.80x = 28,443.42 × 7,276.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,961.80x = 206,960,012.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,960,012.60/18,961.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,914.58

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