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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,684.40, 28,037.40 and 6,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,684.40, 28,037.40 and 6,998.80 is: 10,502.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,684.40 : 28,037.40 = 6,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,684.40/28,037.40 = 6,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,684.40x = 28,037.40 × 6,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,684.40x = 196,228,155.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,228,155.12/18,684.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,502.25

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