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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,983.97, 28,465.29 and 7,883.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,983.97, 28,465.29 and 7,883.19 is: 11,820.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,983.97 : 28,465.29 = 7,883.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,983.97/28,465.29 = 7,883.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,983.97x = 28,465.29 × 7,883.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,983.97x = 224,397,289.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,397,289.48/18,983.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,820.36

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