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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,744.30, 28,094.85 and 7,643.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,744.30, 28,094.85 and 7,643.70 is: 11,456.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,744.30 : 28,094.85 = 7,643.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,744.30/28,094.85 = 7,643.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,744.30x = 28,094.85 × 7,643.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,744.30x = 214,748,604.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,748,604.95/18,744.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,456.74

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