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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,898.98, 28,323.81 and 7,792.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,898.98, 28,323.81 and 7,792.98 is: 11,679.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,898.98 : 28,323.81 = 7,792.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,898.98/28,323.81 = 7,792.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,898.98x = 28,323.81 × 7,792.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,898.98x = 220,726,884.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,726,884.85/18,898.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,679.30

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