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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,714.08, 28,046.88 and 7,607.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,714.08, 28,046.88 and 7,607.78 is: 11,401.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,714.08 : 28,046.88 = 7,607.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,714.08/28,046.88 = 7,607.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,714.08x = 28,046.88 × 7,607.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,714.08x = 213,374,492.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,374,492.73/18,714.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,401.82

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