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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,699.51, 28,027.72 and 7,594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,699.51, 28,027.72 and 7,594 is: 11,382.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,699.51 : 28,027.72 = 7,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,699.51/28,027.72 = 7,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,699.51x = 28,027.72 × 7,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,699.51x = 212,842,505.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,842,505.68/18,699.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,382.25

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