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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,865.42, 28,303.79 and 7,614.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,865.42, 28,303.79 and 7,614.97 is: 11,424.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,865.42 : 28,303.79 = 7,614.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,865.42/28,303.79 = 7,614.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,865.42x = 28,303.79 × 7,614.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,865.42x = 215,532,511.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,532,511.74/18,865.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,424.74

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