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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,844.76, 28,267.14 and 7,157.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,844.76, 28,267.14 and 7,157.95 is: 10,736.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,844.76 : 28,267.14 = 7,157.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,844.76/28,267.14 = 7,157.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,844.76x = 28,267.14 × 7,157.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,844.76x = 202,334,774.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,334,774.76/18,844.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,736.93

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