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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,672.80, 28,009.20 and 6,983.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,672.80, 28,009.20 and 6,983.60 is: 10,475.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,672.80 : 28,009.20 = 6,983.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,672.80/28,009.20 = 6,983.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,672.80x = 28,009.20 × 6,983.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,672.80x = 195,605,049.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,605,049.12/18,672.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,475.40

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