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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,892.52, 28,313.98 and 7,793.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,892.52, 28,313.98 and 7,793.09 is: 11,679.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,892.52 : 28,313.98 = 7,793.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,892.52/28,313.98 = 7,793.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,892.52x = 28,313.98 × 7,793.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,892.52x = 220,653,445.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,653,445.70/18,892.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,679.41

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