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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,774.99, 28,166.74 and 7,680.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,774.99, 28,166.74 and 7,680.22 is: 11,522.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,774.99 : 28,166.74 = 7,680.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,774.99/28,166.74 = 7,680.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,774.99x = 28,166.74 × 7,680.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,774.99x = 216,326,670.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,326,670.27/18,774.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,522.07

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