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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,971.20, 28,432.80 and 7,268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,971.20, 28,432.80 and 7,268.80 is: 10,894.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,971.20 : 28,432.80 = 7,268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,971.20/28,432.80 = 7,268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,971.20x = 28,432.80 × 7,268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,971.20x = 206,672,336.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,672,336.64/18,971.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,894.00

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