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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,682.98, 28,023.85 and 7,586.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,682.98, 28,023.85 and 7,586.38 is: 11,379.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,682.98 : 28,023.85 = 7,586.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,682.98/28,023.85 = 7,586.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,682.98x = 28,023.85 × 7,586.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,682.98x = 212,599,575.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,599,575.16/18,682.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,379.32

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