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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,893.73, 28,315.93 and 7,787.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,893.73, 28,315.93 and 7,787.73 is: 11,671.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,893.73 : 28,315.93 = 7,787.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,893.73/28,315.93 = 7,787.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,893.73x = 28,315.93 × 7,787.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,893.73x = 220,516,817.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,516,817.54/18,893.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,671.43

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