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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,692.11, 28,029.97 and 6,997.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,692.11, 28,029.97 and 6,997.13 is: 10,492.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,692.11 : 28,029.97 = 6,997.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,692.11/28,029.97 = 6,997.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,692.11x = 28,029.97 × 6,997.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,692.11x = 196,129,309.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,129,309.00/18,692.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,492.62

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