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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,676.59, 28,015.20 and 6,983.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,676.59, 28,015.20 and 6,983.43 is: 10,475.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,676.59 : 28,015.20 = 6,983.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,676.59/28,015.20 = 6,983.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,676.59x = 28,015.20 × 6,983.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,676.59x = 195,642,188.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,642,188.14/18,676.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,475.26

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