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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,993.99, 28,490.67 and 7,309.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,993.99, 28,490.67 and 7,309.74 is: 10,964.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,993.99 : 28,490.67 = 7,309.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,993.99/28,490.67 = 7,309.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,993.99x = 28,490.67 × 7,309.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,993.99x = 208,259,390.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,259,390.13/18,993.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,964.49

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