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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,805.42, 28,203.49 and 7,715.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,805.42, 28,203.49 and 7,715.26 is: 11,570.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,805.42 : 28,203.49 = 7,715.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,805.42/28,203.49 = 7,715.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,805.42x = 28,203.49 × 7,715.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,805.42x = 217,597,258.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,597,258.26/18,805.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,570.99

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