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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,997.77, 28,488.36 and 7,302.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,997.77, 28,488.36 and 7,302.75 is: 10,950.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,997.77 : 28,488.36 = 7,302.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,997.77/28,488.36 = 7,302.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,997.77x = 28,488.36 × 7,302.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,997.77x = 208,043,370.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,043,370.99/18,997.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,950.94

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