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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,869.16, 28,309.66 and 7,781.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,869.16, 28,309.66 and 7,781.08 is: 11,674.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,869.16 : 28,309.66 = 7,781.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,869.16/28,309.66 = 7,781.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,869.16x = 28,309.66 × 7,781.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,869.16x = 220,279,729.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,279,729.23/18,869.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,674.06

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