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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,997.27, 28,487.61 and 7,302.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,997.27, 28,487.61 and 7,302.25 is: 10,950.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,997.27 : 28,487.61 = 7,302.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,997.27/28,487.61 = 7,302.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,997.27x = 28,487.61 × 7,302.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,997.27x = 208,023,650.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,023,650.12/18,997.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,950.19

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