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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,969.81, 28,464.99 and 7,884.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,969.81, 28,464.99 and 7,884.15 is: 11,830.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,969.81 : 28,464.99 = 7,884.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,969.81/28,464.99 = 7,884.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,969.81x = 28,464.99 × 7,884.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,969.81x = 224,422,250.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,422,250.91/18,969.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,830.50

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