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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,976.28, 28,464.35 and 7,281.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,976.28, 28,464.35 and 7,281.29 is: 10,921.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,976.28 : 28,464.35 = 7,281.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,976.28/28,464.35 = 7,281.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,976.28x = 28,464.35 × 7,281.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,976.28x = 207,257,221.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,257,221.77/18,976.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,921.91

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