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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,913.73, 28,372.14 and 7,818.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,913.73, 28,372.14 and 7,818.35 is: 11,728.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,913.73 : 28,372.14 = 7,818.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,913.73/28,372.14 = 7,818.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,913.73x = 28,372.14 × 7,818.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,913.73x = 221,823,178.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,823,178.91/18,913.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,728.16

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