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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,885.44, 28,303.88 and 7,799.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,885.44, 28,303.88 and 7,799.91 is: 11,689.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,885.44 : 28,303.88 = 7,799.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,885.44/28,303.88 = 7,799.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,885.44x = 28,303.88 × 7,799.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,885.44x = 220,767,677.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,767,677.65/18,885.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,689.84

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