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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,829.80, 28,242.72 and 7,737.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,829.80, 28,242.72 and 7,737.66 is: 11,605.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,829.80 : 28,242.72 = 7,737.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,829.80/28,242.72 = 7,737.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,829.80x = 28,242.72 × 7,737.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,829.80x = 218,532,564.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,532,564.84/18,829.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,605.68

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