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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,990.55, 28,469.42 and 7,295.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,990.55, 28,469.42 and 7,295.77 is: 10,937.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,990.55 : 28,469.42 = 7,295.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,990.55/28,469.42 = 7,295.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,990.55x = 28,469.42 × 7,295.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,990.55x = 207,706,161.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,706,161.53/18,990.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,937.35

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