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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,767.19, 28,152.77 and 7,672.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,767.19, 28,152.77 and 7,672.12 is: 11,508.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,767.19 : 28,152.77 = 7,672.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,767.19/28,152.77 = 7,672.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,767.19x = 28,152.77 × 7,672.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,767.19x = 215,991,321.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,991,321.03/18,767.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,508.98

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