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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,843.64, 28,274.82 and 7,753.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,843.64, 28,274.82 and 7,753.84 is: 11,634.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,843.64 : 28,274.82 = 7,753.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,843.64/28,274.82 = 7,753.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,843.64x = 28,274.82 × 7,753.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,843.64x = 219,238,430.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,238,430.31/18,843.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,634.61

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