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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,727.56, 28,094.38 and 7,041.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,727.56, 28,094.38 and 7,041.72 is: 10,563.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,727.56 : 28,094.38 = 7,041.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,727.56/28,094.38 = 7,041.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,727.56x = 28,094.38 × 7,041.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,727.56x = 197,832,757.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,832,757.53/18,727.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,563.72

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