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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,761.94, 28,113.75 and 7,068.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,761.94, 28,113.75 and 7,068.78 is: 10,592.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,761.94 : 28,113.75 = 7,068.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,761.94/28,113.75 = 7,068.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,761.94x = 28,113.75 × 7,068.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,761.94x = 198,729,913.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,729,913.73/18,761.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,592.18

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