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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,744.66, 28,117.92 and 7,649.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,744.66, 28,117.92 and 7,649.28 is: 11,474.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,744.66 : 28,117.92 = 7,649.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,744.66/28,117.92 = 7,649.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,744.66x = 28,117.92 × 7,649.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,744.66x = 215,081,843.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,081,843.10/18,744.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,474.30

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