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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,819.62, 28,228.55 and 7,723.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,819.62, 28,228.55 and 7,723.56 is: 11,584.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,819.62 : 28,228.55 = 7,723.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,819.62/28,228.55 = 7,723.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,819.62x = 28,228.55 × 7,723.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,819.62x = 218,024,861.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,024,861.02/18,819.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,584.98

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