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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,926.78, 28,393.60 and 7,827.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,926.78, 28,393.60 and 7,827.44 is: 11,742.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,926.78 : 28,393.60 = 7,827.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,926.78/28,393.60 = 7,827.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,926.78x = 28,393.60 × 7,827.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,926.78x = 222,249,200.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,249,200.38/18,926.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,742.58

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