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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,720.26, 28,072.60 and 7,619.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,720.26, 28,072.60 and 7,619.42 is: 11,425.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,720.26 : 28,072.60 = 7,619.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,720.26/28,072.60 = 7,619.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,720.26x = 28,072.60 × 7,619.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,720.26x = 213,896,929.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,896,929.89/18,720.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,425.96

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