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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,688.40, 28,043.40 and 7,002.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,688.40, 28,043.40 and 7,002.80 is: 10,508.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,688.40 : 28,043.40 = 7,002.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,688.40/28,043.40 = 7,002.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,688.40x = 28,043.40 × 7,002.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,688.40x = 196,382,321.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,382,321.52/18,688.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,508.25

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