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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,670.80, 28,011 and 6,984.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,670.80, 28,011 and 6,984.08 is: 10,477.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,670.80 : 28,011 = 6,984.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,670.80/28,011 = 6,984.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,670.80x = 28,011 × 6,984.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,670.80x = 195,631,064.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,631,064.88/18,670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,477.92

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