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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,891.34, 28,316.23 and 7,791.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,891.34, 28,316.23 and 7,791.96 is: 11,679.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,891.34 : 28,316.23 = 7,791.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,891.34/28,316.23 = 7,791.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,891.34x = 28,316.23 × 7,791.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,891.34x = 220,638,892.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,638,892.55/18,891.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,679.37

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