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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,825.04, 28,215.40 and 7,726.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,825.04, 28,215.40 and 7,726.24 is: 11,580.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,825.04 : 28,215.40 = 7,726.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,825.04/28,215.40 = 7,726.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,825.04x = 28,215.40 × 7,726.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,825.04x = 217,998,952.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,998,952.10/18,825.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,580.27

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