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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,725.72, 28,064.20 and 7,619.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,725.72, 28,064.20 and 7,619.44 is: 11,419.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,725.72 : 28,064.20 = 7,619.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,725.72/28,064.20 = 7,619.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,725.72x = 28,064.20 × 7,619.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,725.72x = 213,833,488.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,833,488.05/18,725.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,419.24

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