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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,908.83, 28,367.93 and 7,818.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,908.83, 28,367.93 and 7,818.70 is: 11,729.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,908.83 : 28,367.93 = 7,818.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,908.83/28,367.93 = 7,818.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,908.83x = 28,367.93 × 7,818.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,908.83x = 221,800,334.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,800,334.29/18,908.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,729.99

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