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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,914.88, 28,391.28 and 7,828.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,914.88, 28,391.28 and 7,828.08 is: 11,749.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,914.88 : 28,391.28 = 7,828.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,914.88/28,391.28 = 7,828.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,914.88x = 28,391.28 × 7,828.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,914.88x = 222,249,211.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,249,211.14/18,914.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,749.97

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