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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,722.76, 28,084.02 and 7,629.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,722.76, 28,084.02 and 7,629.24 is: 11,443.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,722.76 : 28,084.02 = 7,629.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,722.76/28,084.02 = 7,629.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,722.76x = 28,084.02 × 7,629.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,722.76x = 214,259,728.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,259,728.74/18,722.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,443.81

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