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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,672.57, 28,007.87 and 6,984.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,672.57, 28,007.87 and 6,984.90 is: 10,476.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,672.57 : 28,007.87 = 6,984.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,672.57/28,007.87 = 6,984.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,672.57x = 28,007.87 × 6,984.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,672.57x = 195,632,136.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,632,136.24/18,672.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,476.98

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