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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,825.79, 28,233.94 and 7,735.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,825.79, 28,233.94 and 7,735.54 is: 11,601.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,825.79 : 28,233.94 = 7,735.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,825.79/28,233.94 = 7,735.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,825.79x = 28,233.94 × 7,735.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,825.79x = 218,404,611.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,404,611.72/18,825.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,601.35

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