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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,868.72, 28,292.22 and 7,783.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,868.72, 28,292.22 and 7,783.08 is: 11,670.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,868.72 : 28,292.22 = 7,783.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,868.72/28,292.22 = 7,783.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,868.72x = 28,292.22 × 7,783.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,868.72x = 220,200,611.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,200,611.64/18,868.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,670.14

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