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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,768.33, 28,152.38 and 7,528.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,768.33, 28,152.38 and 7,528.68 is: 11,292.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,768.33 : 28,152.38 = 7,528.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,768.33/28,152.38 = 7,528.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,768.33x = 28,152.38 × 7,528.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,768.33x = 211,950,279.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,950,279.08/18,768.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,292.97

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