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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,759.65, 28,129.08 and 7,674.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,759.65, 28,129.08 and 7,674.12 is: 11,506.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,759.65 : 28,129.08 = 7,674.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,759.65/28,129.08 = 7,674.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,759.65x = 28,129.08 × 7,674.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,759.65x = 215,865,935.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,865,935.41/18,759.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,506.93

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