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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,671.80, 28,007.58 and 7,575.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,671.80, 28,007.58 and 7,575.88 is: 11,363.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,671.80 : 28,007.58 = 7,575.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,671.80/28,007.58 = 7,575.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,671.80x = 28,007.58 × 7,575.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,671.80x = 212,182,065.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,182,065.17/18,671.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,363.77

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