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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,727.56, 28,095.53 and 7,040.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,727.56, 28,095.53 and 7,040.88 is: 10,562.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,727.56 : 28,095.53 = 7,040.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,727.56/28,095.53 = 7,040.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,727.56x = 28,095.53 × 7,040.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,727.56x = 197,817,220.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,817,220.06/18,727.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,562.89

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