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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,826.79, 28,238.81 and 7,730.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,826.79, 28,238.81 and 7,730.46 is: 11,595.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,826.79 : 28,238.81 = 7,730.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,826.79/28,238.81 = 7,730.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,826.79x = 28,238.81 × 7,730.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,826.79x = 218,298,952.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,298,952.50/18,826.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,595.13

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