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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,770.52, 28,164.44 and 7,082.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,770.52, 28,164.44 and 7,082.76 is: 10,627.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,770.52 : 28,164.44 = 7,082.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,770.52/28,164.44 = 7,082.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,770.52x = 28,164.44 × 7,082.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,770.52x = 199,481,969.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,481,969.05/18,770.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,627.41

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