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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,661.15, 28,003.19 and 7,414.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,661.15, 28,003.19 and 7,414.53 is: 11,126.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,661.15 : 28,003.19 = 7,414.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,661.15/28,003.19 = 7,414.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,661.15x = 28,003.19 × 7,414.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,661.15x = 207,630,492.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,630,492.35/18,661.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,126.35

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