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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,763.64, 28,128.89 and 7,068.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,763.64, 28,128.89 and 7,068.68 is: 10,596.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,763.64 : 28,128.89 = 7,068.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,763.64/28,128.89 = 7,068.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,763.64x = 28,128.89 × 7,068.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,763.64x = 198,833,999.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,833,999.19/18,763.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,596.77

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