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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,990.99, 28,486.17 and 7,306.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,990.99, 28,486.17 and 7,306.74 is: 10,959.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,990.99 : 28,486.17 = 7,306.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,990.99/28,486.17 = 7,306.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,990.99x = 28,486.17 × 7,306.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,990.99x = 208,141,037.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,141,037.79/18,990.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,959.99

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