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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,845.44, 28,264.74 and 7,155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,845.44, 28,264.74 and 7,155.88 is: 10,732.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,845.44 : 28,264.74 = 7,155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,845.44/28,264.74 = 7,155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,845.44x = 28,264.74 × 7,155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,845.44x = 202,259,087.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,259,087.67/18,845.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,732.52

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