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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,907.14, 28,366.26 and 7,814.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,907.14, 28,366.26 and 7,814.46 is: 11,723.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,907.14 : 28,366.26 = 7,814.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,907.14/28,366.26 = 7,814.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,907.14x = 28,366.26 × 7,814.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,907.14x = 221,667,004.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,667,004.12/18,907.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,723.98

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