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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,720.54, 28,073.04 and 7,619.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,720.54, 28,073.04 and 7,619.67 is: 11,426.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,720.54 : 28,073.04 = 7,619.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,720.54/28,073.04 = 7,619.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,720.54x = 28,073.04 × 7,619.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,720.54x = 213,907,300.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,907,300.70/18,720.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,426.34

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