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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,924.44, 28,392.13 and 7,829.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,924.44, 28,392.13 and 7,829.06 is: 11,745.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,924.44 : 28,392.13 = 7,829.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,924.44/28,392.13 = 7,829.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,924.44x = 28,392.13 × 7,829.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,924.44x = 222,283,689.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,283,689.30/18,924.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,745.85

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