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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,673.31, 28,009.40 and 7,579.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,673.31, 28,009.40 and 7,579.73 is: 11,369.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,673.31 : 28,009.40 = 7,579.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,673.31/28,009.40 = 7,579.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,673.31x = 28,009.40 × 7,579.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,673.31x = 212,303,511.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,303,511.52/18,673.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,369.36

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