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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,752.58, 28,128.86 and 7,657.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,752.58, 28,128.86 and 7,657.32 is: 11,485.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,752.58 : 28,128.86 = 7,657.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,752.58/28,128.86 = 7,657.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,752.58x = 28,128.86 × 7,657.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,752.58x = 215,391,682.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,391,682.26/18,752.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,485.98

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