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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,895.89, 28,354.28 and 7,799.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,895.89, 28,354.28 and 7,799.98 is: 11,704.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,895.89 : 28,354.28 = 7,799.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,895.89/28,354.28 = 7,799.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,895.89x = 28,354.28 × 7,799.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,895.89x = 221,162,777.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,162,777.91/18,895.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,704.28

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