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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,836.64, 28,264.14 and 7,746.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,836.64, 28,264.14 and 7,746.66 is: 11,623.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,836.64 : 28,264.14 = 7,746.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,836.64/28,264.14 = 7,746.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,836.64x = 28,264.14 × 7,746.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,836.64x = 218,952,682.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,952,682.77/18,836.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,623.77

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