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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,990.74, 28,480.61 and 7,301.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,990.74, 28,480.61 and 7,301.18 is: 10,949.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,990.74 : 28,480.61 = 7,301.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,990.74/28,480.61 = 7,301.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,990.74x = 28,480.61 × 7,301.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,990.74x = 207,941,935.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,941,935.97/18,990.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,949.65

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