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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,688.16, 28,039.72 and 7,595.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,688.16, 28,039.72 and 7,595.70 is: 11,396.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,688.16 : 28,039.72 = 7,595.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,688.16/28,039.72 = 7,595.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,688.16x = 28,039.72 × 7,595.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,688.16x = 212,981,301.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,981,301.20/18,688.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,396.59

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