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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,763.59, 28,145.36 and 7,074.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,763.59, 28,145.36 and 7,074.07 is: 10,611.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,763.59 : 28,145.36 = 7,074.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,763.59/28,145.36 = 7,074.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,763.59x = 28,145.36 × 7,074.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,763.59x = 199,102,246.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,102,246.82/18,763.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,611.10

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