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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,702.99, 28,030.23 and 7,596.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,702.99, 28,030.23 and 7,596.78 is: 11,385.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,702.99 : 28,030.23 = 7,596.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,702.99/28,030.23 = 7,596.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,702.99x = 28,030.23 × 7,596.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,702.99x = 212,939,490.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,939,490.66/18,702.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,385.32

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