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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,726.34, 28,091.13 and 7,633.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,726.34, 28,091.13 and 7,633.81 is: 11,451.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,726.34 : 28,091.13 = 7,633.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,726.34/28,091.13 = 7,633.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,726.34x = 28,091.13 × 7,633.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,726.34x = 214,442,349.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,442,349.11/18,726.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,451.38

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