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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,812.96, 28,212.90 and 7,716.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,812.96, 28,212.90 and 7,716.50 is: 11,572.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,812.96 : 28,212.90 = 7,716.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,812.96/28,212.90 = 7,716.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,812.96x = 28,212.90 × 7,716.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,812.96x = 217,704,842.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,704,842.85/18,812.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,572.07

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