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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,682.60, 28,023.90 and 6,995.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,682.60, 28,023.90 and 6,995.20 is: 10,492.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,682.60 : 28,023.90 = 6,995.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,682.60/28,023.90 = 6,995.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,682.60x = 28,023.90 × 6,995.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,682.60x = 196,032,785.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,032,785.28/18,682.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,492.80

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