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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,728.53, 28,084.98 and 7,627.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,728.53, 28,084.98 and 7,627.66 is: 11,438.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,728.53 : 28,084.98 = 7,627.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,728.53/28,084.98 = 7,627.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,728.53x = 28,084.98 × 7,627.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,728.53x = 214,222,678.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,222,678.55/18,728.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,438.31

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