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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,726.54, 28,089.74 and 7,630.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,726.54, 28,089.74 and 7,630.62 is: 11,445.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,726.54 : 28,089.74 = 7,630.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,726.54/28,089.74 = 7,630.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,726.54x = 28,089.74 × 7,630.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,726.54x = 214,342,093.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,342,093.69/18,726.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,445.90

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