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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,766.62, 28,149.12 and 7,669.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,766.62, 28,149.12 and 7,669.62 is: 11,504.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,766.62 : 28,149.12 = 7,669.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,766.62/28,149.12 = 7,669.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,766.62x = 28,149.12 × 7,669.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,766.62x = 215,893,053.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,893,053.73/18,766.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,504.10

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