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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,691.86, 28,029.59 and 6,996.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,691.86, 28,029.59 and 6,996.88 is: 10,492.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,691.86 : 28,029.59 = 6,996.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,691.86/28,029.59 = 6,996.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,691.86x = 28,029.59 × 6,996.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,691.86x = 196,119,664.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,119,664.53/18,691.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,492.25

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