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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,807.36, 28,206.38 and 7,717.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,807.36, 28,206.38 and 7,717.14 is: 11,573.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,807.36 : 28,206.38 = 7,717.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,807.36/28,206.38 = 7,717.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,807.36x = 28,206.38 × 7,717.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,807.36x = 217,672,544.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,672,544.77/18,807.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,573.80

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