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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,674.56, 28,011.27 and 7,580.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,674.56, 28,011.27 and 7,580.98 is: 11,371.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,674.56 : 28,011.27 = 7,580.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,674.56/28,011.27 = 7,580.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,674.56x = 28,011.27 × 7,580.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,674.56x = 212,352,737.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,352,737.59/18,674.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,371.23

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