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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,971.85, 28,465.98 and 7,282.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,971.85, 28,465.98 and 7,282.35 is: 10,926.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,971.85 : 28,465.98 = 7,282.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,971.85/28,465.98 = 7,282.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,971.85x = 28,465.98 × 7,282.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,971.85x = 207,299,229.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,299,229.45/18,971.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,926.67

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