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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,725.20, 28,079.96 and 7,624.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,725.20, 28,079.96 and 7,624.34 is: 11,433.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,725.20 : 28,079.96 = 7,624.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,725.20/28,079.96 = 7,624.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,725.20x = 28,079.96 × 7,624.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,725.20x = 214,091,162.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,091,162.23/18,725.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,433.32

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