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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,725.76, 28,067.04 and 7,031.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,725.76, 28,067.04 and 7,031.52 is: 10,539.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,725.76 : 28,067.04 = 7,031.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,725.76/28,067.04 = 7,031.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,725.76x = 28,067.04 × 7,031.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,725.76x = 197,353,953.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,353,953.10/18,725.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,539.17

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