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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,907.64, 28,360.91 and 7,805.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,907.64, 28,360.91 and 7,805.88 is: 11,708.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,907.64 : 28,360.91 = 7,805.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,907.64/28,360.91 = 7,805.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,907.64x = 28,360.91 × 7,805.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,907.64x = 221,381,892.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,381,892.02/18,907.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,708.59

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