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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,669.82, 28,003.80 and 6,982.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,669.82, 28,003.80 and 6,982.18 is: 10,472.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,669.82 : 28,003.80 = 6,982.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,669.82/28,003.80 = 6,982.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,669.82x = 28,003.80 × 6,982.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,669.82x = 195,527,572.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,527,572.28/18,669.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,472.92

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