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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,732.97, 28,101.07 and 7,640.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,732.97, 28,101.07 and 7,640.42 is: 11,461.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,732.97 : 28,101.07 = 7,640.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,732.97/28,101.07 = 7,640.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,732.97x = 28,101.07 × 7,640.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,732.97x = 214,703,977.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,703,977.25/18,732.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,461.29

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