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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,717.53, 28,059.78 and 7,633.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,717.53, 28,059.78 and 7,633.49 is: 11,443.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,717.53 : 28,059.78 = 7,633.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,717.53/28,059.78 = 7,633.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,717.53x = 28,059.78 × 7,633.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,717.53x = 214,194,050.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,194,050.03/18,717.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,443.50

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