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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,993, 28,490.70 and 7,306.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,993, 28,490.70 and 7,306.20 is: 10,959.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,993 : 28,490.70 = 7,306.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,993/28,490.70 = 7,306.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,993x = 28,490.70 × 7,306.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,993x = 208,158,752.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,158,752.34/18,993
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,959.76

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