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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,924.54, 28,390.23 and 7,825.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,924.54, 28,390.23 and 7,825.20 is: 11,739.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,924.54 : 28,390.23 = 7,825.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,924.54/28,390.23 = 7,825.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,924.54x = 28,390.23 × 7,825.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,924.54x = 222,159,227.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,159,227.80/18,924.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,739.21

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