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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,711.95, 28,051.38 and 7,627.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,711.95, 28,051.38 and 7,627.91 is: 11,435.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,711.95 : 28,051.38 = 7,627.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,711.95/28,051.38 = 7,627.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,711.95x = 28,051.38 × 7,627.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,711.95x = 213,973,261.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,973,261.76/18,711.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,435.12

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