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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,861.67, 28,292.32 and 7,616.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,861.67, 28,292.32 and 7,616.82 is: 11,425.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,861.67 : 28,292.32 = 7,616.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,861.67/28,292.32 = 7,616.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,861.67x = 28,292.32 × 7,616.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,861.67x = 215,497,475.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,497,475.50/18,861.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,425.15

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