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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,956.78, 28,423.01 and 7,871.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,956.78, 28,423.01 and 7,871.12 is: 11,801.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,956.78 : 28,423.01 = 7,871.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,956.78/28,423.01 = 7,871.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,956.78x = 28,423.01 × 7,871.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,956.78x = 223,720,883.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,720,883.12/18,956.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,801.63

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