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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,908.64, 28,362.40 and 7,806.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,908.64, 28,362.40 and 7,806.88 is: 11,710.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,908.64 : 28,362.40 = 7,806.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,908.64/28,362.40 = 7,806.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,908.64x = 28,362.40 × 7,806.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,908.64x = 221,421,853.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,421,853.31/18,908.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,710.09

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