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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,676.71, 28,023.57 and 6,990.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,676.71, 28,023.57 and 6,990.84 is: 10,489.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,676.71 : 28,023.57 = 6,990.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,676.71/28,023.57 = 6,990.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,676.71x = 28,023.57 × 6,990.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,676.71x = 195,908,294.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,908,294.10/18,676.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,489.44

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