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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,670.80, 28,006.08 and 7,574.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,670.80, 28,006.08 and 7,574.88 is: 11,362.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,670.80 : 28,006.08 = 7,574.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,670.80/28,006.08 = 7,574.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,670.80x = 28,006.08 × 7,574.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,670.80x = 212,142,695.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,142,695.27/18,670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,362.27

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