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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,768.41, 28,145.47 and 7,669.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,768.41, 28,145.47 and 7,669.13 is: 11,500.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,768.41 : 28,145.47 = 7,669.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,768.41/28,145.47 = 7,669.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,768.41x = 28,145.47 × 7,669.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,768.41x = 215,851,268.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,851,268.34/18,768.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,500.78

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