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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,752.11, 28,139.43 and 7,505.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,752.11, 28,139.43 and 7,505.44 is: 11,262.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,752.11 : 28,139.43 = 7,505.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,752.11/28,139.43 = 7,505.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,752.11x = 28,139.43 × 7,505.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,752.11x = 211,198,803.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,198,803.50/18,752.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,262.67

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