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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,907.49, 28,361.24 and 7,801.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,907.49, 28,361.24 and 7,801.99 is: 11,702.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,907.49 : 28,361.24 = 7,801.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,907.49/28,361.24 = 7,801.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,907.49x = 28,361.24 × 7,801.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,907.49x = 221,273,930.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,273,930.05/18,907.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,702.98

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