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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,825.51, 28,233.55 and 7,735.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,825.51, 28,233.55 and 7,735.26 is: 11,600.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,825.51 : 28,233.55 = 7,735.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,825.51/28,233.55 = 7,735.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,825.51x = 28,233.55 × 7,735.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,825.51x = 218,393,922.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,393,922.01/18,825.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,600.95

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