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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,940.88, 28,430.28 and 7,854.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,940.88, 28,430.28 and 7,854.08 is: 11,788.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,940.88 : 28,430.28 = 7,854.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,940.88/28,430.28 = 7,854.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,940.88x = 28,430.28 × 7,854.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,940.88x = 223,293,693.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,293,693.54/18,940.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,788.98

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