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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,674.50, 28,011.76 and 4,823.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,674.50, 28,011.76 and 4,823.50 is: 7,235.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,674.50 : 28,011.76 = 4,823.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,674.50/28,011.76 = 4,823.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,674.50x = 28,011.76 × 4,823.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,674.50x = 135,114,724.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,114,724.36/18,674.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,235.25

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