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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,922.78, 28,387.60 and 7,823.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,922.78, 28,387.60 and 7,823.44 is: 11,736.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,922.78 : 28,387.60 = 7,823.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,922.78/28,387.60 = 7,823.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,922.78x = 28,387.60 × 7,823.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,922.78x = 222,088,685.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,088,685.34/18,922.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,736.58

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