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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,750.59, 28,125.87 and 7,655.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,750.59, 28,125.87 and 7,655.31 is: 11,482.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,750.59 : 28,125.87 = 7,655.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,750.59/28,125.87 = 7,655.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,750.59x = 28,125.87 × 7,655.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,750.59x = 215,312,253.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,312,253.87/18,750.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,482.96

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