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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,991.04, 28,488.87 and 7,905.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,991.04, 28,488.87 and 7,905.24 is: 11,858.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,991.04 : 28,488.87 = 7,905.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,991.04/28,488.87 = 7,905.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,991.04x = 28,488.87 × 7,905.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,991.04x = 225,211,354.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,211,354.68/18,991.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,858.82

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