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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,827.13, 28,239.78 and 7,731.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,827.13, 28,239.78 and 7,731.06 is: 11,596.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,827.13 : 28,239.78 = 7,731.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,827.13/28,239.78 = 7,731.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,827.13x = 28,239.78 × 7,731.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,827.13x = 218,323,433.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,323,433.57/18,827.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,596.21

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