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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,793.56, 28,197.72 and 7,705.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,793.56, 28,197.72 and 7,705.56 is: 11,561.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,793.56 : 28,197.72 = 7,705.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,793.56/28,197.72 = 7,705.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,793.56x = 28,197.72 × 7,705.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,793.56x = 217,279,223.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,279,223.32/18,793.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,561.37

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