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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,676.25, 28,014.38 and 6,994.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,676.25, 28,014.38 and 6,994.97 is: 10,492.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,676.25 : 28,014.38 = 6,994.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,676.25/28,014.38 = 6,994.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,676.25x = 28,014.38 × 6,994.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,676.25x = 195,959,712.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,959,712.69/18,676.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,492.46

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