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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,990.72, 28,490.76 and 7,304.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,990.72, 28,490.76 and 7,304.76 is: 10,958.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,990.72 : 28,490.76 = 7,304.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,990.72/28,490.76 = 7,304.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,990.72x = 28,490.76 × 7,304.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,990.72x = 208,118,164.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,118,164.02/18,990.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,958.94

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