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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,813.29, 28,219.98 and 7,720.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,813.29, 28,219.98 and 7,720.13 is: 11,580.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,813.29 : 28,219.98 = 7,720.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,813.29/28,219.98 = 7,720.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,813.29x = 28,219.98 × 7,720.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,813.29x = 217,861,970.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,861,970.27/18,813.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,580.22

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