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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,706.67, 28,061.20 and 7,607.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,706.67, 28,061.20 and 7,607.29 is: 11,411.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,706.67 : 28,061.20 = 7,607.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,706.67/28,061.20 = 7,607.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,706.67x = 28,061.20 × 7,607.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,706.67x = 213,469,686.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,469,686.15/18,706.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,411.42

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