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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,688.90, 28,044.15 and 7,003.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,688.90, 28,044.15 and 7,003.30 is: 10,509.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,688.90 : 28,044.15 = 7,003.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,688.90/28,044.15 = 7,003.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,688.90x = 28,044.15 × 7,003.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,688.90x = 196,401,595.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,401,595.70/18,688.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,509.00

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