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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,908.90, 28,362.78 and 7,807.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,908.90, 28,362.78 and 7,807.14 is: 11,710.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,908.90 : 28,362.78 = 7,807.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,908.90/28,362.78 = 7,807.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,908.90x = 28,362.78 × 7,807.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,908.90x = 221,432,194.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,432,194.25/18,908.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,710.48

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