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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,989.33, 28,488.87 and 7,299.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,989.33, 28,488.87 and 7,299.41 is: 10,950.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,989.33 : 28,488.87 = 7,299.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,989.33/28,488.87 = 7,299.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,989.33x = 28,488.87 × 7,299.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,989.33x = 207,951,800.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,951,800.12/18,989.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,950.98

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