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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,965.88, 28,460.70 and 7,280.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,965.88, 28,460.70 and 7,280.28 is: 10,924.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,965.88 : 28,460.70 = 7,280.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,965.88/28,460.70 = 7,280.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,965.88x = 28,460.70 × 7,280.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,965.88x = 207,201,865.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,201,865.00/18,965.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,924.98

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