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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,856.68, 28,264.32 and 7,757.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,856.68, 28,264.32 and 7,757.64 is: 11,627.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,856.68 : 28,264.32 = 7,757.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,856.68/28,264.32 = 7,757.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,856.68x = 28,264.32 × 7,757.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,856.68x = 219,264,419.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,264,419.40/18,856.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,627.94

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