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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,891.59, 28,316.60 and 7,792.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,891.59, 28,316.60 and 7,792.21 is: 11,679.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,891.59 : 28,316.60 = 7,792.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,891.59/28,316.60 = 7,792.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,891.59x = 28,316.60 × 7,792.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,891.59x = 220,648,783.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,648,783.93/18,891.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,679.73

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