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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,909.99, 28,354.32 and 7,804.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,909.99, 28,354.32 and 7,804.35 is: 11,702.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,909.99 : 28,354.32 = 7,804.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,909.99/28,354.32 = 7,804.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,909.99x = 28,354.32 × 7,804.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,909.99x = 221,287,037.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,287,037.29/18,909.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,702.12

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