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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,670.41, 28,002.57 and 7,576.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,670.41, 28,002.57 and 7,576.65 is: 11,363.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,670.41 : 28,002.57 = 7,576.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,670.41/28,002.57 = 7,576.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,670.41x = 28,002.57 × 7,576.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,670.41x = 212,165,671.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,165,671.99/18,670.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,363.74

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