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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,721.76, 28,061.04 and 7,027.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,721.76, 28,061.04 and 7,027.52 is: 10,533.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,721.76 : 28,061.04 = 7,027.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,721.76/28,061.04 = 7,027.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,721.76x = 28,061.04 × 7,027.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,721.76x = 197,199,519.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,199,519.82/18,721.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,533.17

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