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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,727.03, 28,082.73 and 7,626.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,727.03, 28,082.73 and 7,626.16 is: 11,436.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,727.03 : 28,082.73 = 7,626.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,727.03/28,082.73 = 7,626.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,727.03x = 28,082.73 × 7,626.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,727.03x = 214,163,392.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,163,392.22/18,727.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,436.06

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