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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,829.61, 28,244.45 and 7,728.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,829.61, 28,244.45 and 7,728.56 is: 11,592.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,829.61 : 28,244.45 = 7,728.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,829.61/28,244.45 = 7,728.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,829.61x = 28,244.45 × 7,728.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,829.61x = 218,288,926.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,288,926.49/18,829.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,592.85

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