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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,995.68, 28,468.85 and 7,737.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,995.68, 28,468.85 and 7,737.89 is: 11,596.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,995.68 : 28,468.85 = 7,737.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,995.68/28,468.85 = 7,737.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,995.68x = 28,468.85 × 7,737.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,995.68x = 220,288,829.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,288,829.73/18,995.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,596.79

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