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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,686.16, 28,036.98 and 7,590.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,686.16, 28,036.98 and 7,590.06 is: 11,388.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,686.16 : 28,036.98 = 7,590.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,686.16/28,036.98 = 7,590.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,686.16x = 28,036.98 × 7,590.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,686.16x = 212,802,360.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,802,360.42/18,686.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,388.23

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