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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,670.32, 28,004.49 and 6,982.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,670.32, 28,004.49 and 6,982.65 is: 10,473.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,670.32 : 28,004.49 = 6,982.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,670.32/28,004.49 = 6,982.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,670.32x = 28,004.49 × 6,982.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,670.32x = 195,545,552.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,545,552.10/18,670.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,473.60

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