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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,671.81, 28,007.15 and 7,578.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,671.81, 28,007.15 and 7,578.23 is: 11,367.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,671.81 : 28,007.15 = 7,578.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,671.81/28,007.15 = 7,578.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,671.81x = 28,007.15 × 7,578.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,671.81x = 212,244,446.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,244,446.42/18,671.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,367.11

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