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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,993.68, 28,465.86 and 7,735.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,993.68, 28,465.86 and 7,735.89 is: 11,593.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,993.68 : 28,465.86 = 7,735.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,993.68/28,465.86 = 7,735.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,993.68x = 28,465.86 × 7,735.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,993.68x = 220,208,612.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,208,612.03/18,993.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,593.79

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