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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,981.54, 28,473.08 and 7,134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,981.54, 28,473.08 and 7,134.08 is: 10,701.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,981.54 : 28,473.08 = 7,134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,981.54/28,473.08 = 7,134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,981.54x = 28,473.08 × 7,134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,981.54x = 203,129,052.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,129,052.53/18,981.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,701.40

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