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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,999.90, 28,501.05 and 7,313.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,999.90, 28,501.05 and 7,313.10 is: 10,970.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,999.90 : 28,501.05 = 7,313.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,999.90/28,501.05 = 7,313.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,999.90x = 28,501.05 × 7,313.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,999.90x = 208,431,028.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,431,028.76/18,999.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,970.11

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