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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,924.53, 28,390.23 and 7,825.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,924.53, 28,390.23 and 7,825.19 is: 11,739.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,924.53 : 28,390.23 = 7,825.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,924.53/28,390.23 = 7,825.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,924.53x = 28,390.23 × 7,825.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,924.53x = 222,158,801.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,158,801.94/18,924.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,739.20

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