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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,835.80, 28,253.70 and 4,795.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,835.80, 28,253.70 and 4,795.80 is: 7,193.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,835.80 : 28,253.70 = 4,795.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,835.80/28,253.70 = 4,795.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,835.80x = 28,253.70 × 4,795.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,835.80x = 135,499,094.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,499,094.46/18,835.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,193.70

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