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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,751.20, 28,105.20 and 7,652.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,751.20, 28,105.20 and 7,652.40 is: 11,469.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,751.20 : 28,105.20 = 7,652.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,751.20/28,105.20 = 7,652.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,751.20x = 28,105.20 × 7,652.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,751.20x = 215,072,232.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,072,232.48/18,751.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,469.78

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