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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,973.21, 28,474.06 and 7,138.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,973.21, 28,474.06 and 7,138.66 is: 10,713.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,973.21 : 28,474.06 = 7,138.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,973.21/28,474.06 = 7,138.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,973.21x = 28,474.06 × 7,138.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,973.21x = 203,266,510.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,266,510.74/18,973.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,713.34

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