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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,711.69, 28,043.22 and 7,605.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,711.69, 28,043.22 and 7,605.45 is: 11,398.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,711.69 : 28,043.22 = 7,605.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,711.69/28,043.22 = 7,605.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,711.69x = 28,043.22 × 7,605.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,711.69x = 213,281,307.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,281,307.55/18,711.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,398.29

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