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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,712.68, 28,044.72 and 7,606.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,712.68, 28,044.72 and 7,606.44 is: 11,399.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,712.68 : 28,044.72 = 7,606.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,712.68/28,044.72 = 7,606.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,712.68x = 28,044.72 × 7,606.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,712.68x = 213,320,480.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,320,480.00/18,712.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,399.78

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