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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,993.29, 28,484.10 and 7,303.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,993.29, 28,484.10 and 7,303.64 is: 10,953.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,993.29 : 28,484.10 = 7,303.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,993.29/28,484.10 = 7,303.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,993.29x = 28,484.10 × 7,303.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,993.29x = 208,037,469.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,037,469.70/18,993.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,953.21

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