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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,674.80, 28,013.46 and 7,581.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,674.80, 28,013.46 and 7,581.40 is: 11,372.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,674.80 : 28,013.46 = 7,581.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,674.80/28,013.46 = 7,581.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,674.80x = 28,013.46 × 7,581.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,674.80x = 212,381,245.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,381,245.64/18,674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,372.61

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