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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,849.95, 28,264.15 and 7,747.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,849.95, 28,264.15 and 7,747.50 is: 11,616.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,849.95 : 28,264.15 = 7,747.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,849.95/28,264.15 = 7,747.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,849.95x = 28,264.15 × 7,747.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,849.95x = 218,976,511.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,976,511.81/18,849.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,616.82

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