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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,989.84, 28,463 and 7,297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,989.84, 28,463 and 7,297.04 is: 10,937.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,989.84 : 28,463 = 7,297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,989.84/28,463 = 7,297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,989.84x = 28,463 × 7,297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,989.84x = 207,695,649.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,695,649.52/18,989.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,937.20

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