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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,827.94, 28,241.97 and 7,726.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,827.94, 28,241.97 and 7,726.84 is: 11,590.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,827.94 : 28,241.97 = 7,726.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,827.94/28,241.97 = 7,726.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,827.94x = 28,241.97 × 7,726.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,827.94x = 218,221,242.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,221,242.76/18,827.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,590.29

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