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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,805.33, 28,210.98 and 7,560.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,805.33, 28,210.98 and 7,560.64 is: 11,342.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,805.33 : 28,210.98 = 7,560.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,805.33/28,210.98 = 7,560.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,805.33x = 28,210.98 × 7,560.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,805.33x = 213,293,063.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,293,063.83/18,805.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,342.16

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