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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,826.70, 28,229.31 and 7,741.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,826.70, 28,229.31 and 7,741.17 is: 11,607.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,826.70 : 28,229.31 = 7,741.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,826.70/28,229.31 = 7,741.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,826.70x = 28,229.31 × 7,741.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,826.70x = 218,527,887.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,527,887.69/18,826.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,607.34

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