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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,928.81, 28,396.55 and 7,829.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,928.81, 28,396.55 and 7,829.28 is: 11,745.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,928.81 : 28,396.55 = 7,829.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,928.81/28,396.55 = 7,829.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,928.81x = 28,396.55 × 7,829.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,928.81x = 222,324,540.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,324,540.98/18,928.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,745.30

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