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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,992.49, 28,488.42 and 7,308.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,992.49, 28,488.42 and 7,308.24 is: 10,962.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,992.49 : 28,488.42 = 7,308.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,992.49/28,488.42 = 7,308.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,992.49x = 28,488.42 × 7,308.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,992.49x = 208,200,210.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,200,210.58/18,992.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,962.24

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