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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,690.86, 28,030.78 and 7,001.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,690.86, 28,030.78 and 7,001.34 is: 10,499.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,690.86 : 28,030.78 = 7,001.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,690.86/28,030.78 = 7,001.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,690.86x = 28,030.78 × 7,001.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,690.86x = 196,253,021.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,253,021.25/18,690.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,499.95

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