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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,975.20, 28,438.80 and 7,272.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,975.20, 28,438.80 and 7,272.80 is: 10,900.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,975.20 : 28,438.80 = 7,272.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,975.20/28,438.80 = 7,272.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,975.20x = 28,438.80 × 7,272.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,975.20x = 206,829,704.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,829,704.64/18,975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,900.00

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