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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,700.51, 28,029.22 and 7,595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,700.51, 28,029.22 and 7,595 is: 11,383.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,700.51 : 28,029.22 = 7,595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,700.51/28,029.22 = 7,595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,700.51x = 28,029.22 × 7,595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,700.51x = 212,881,925.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,881,925.90/18,700.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,383.75

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