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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,678.40, 28,006.80 and 6,992.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,678.40, 28,006.80 and 6,992.80 is: 10,485.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,678.40 : 28,006.80 = 6,992.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,678.40/28,006.80 = 6,992.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,678.40x = 28,006.80 × 6,992.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,678.40x = 195,845,951.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,845,951.04/18,678.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,485.16

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