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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,994.30, 28,494.79 and 7,306.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,994.30, 28,494.79 and 7,306.61 is: 10,961.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,994.30 : 28,494.79 = 7,306.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,994.30/28,494.79 = 7,306.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,994.30x = 28,494.79 × 7,306.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,994.30x = 208,200,156.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,200,156.82/18,994.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,961.19

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