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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,692.14, 28,030.01 and 6,997.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,692.14, 28,030.01 and 6,997.16 is: 10,492.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,692.14 : 28,030.01 = 6,997.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,692.14/28,030.01 = 6,997.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,692.14x = 28,030.01 × 6,997.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,692.14x = 196,130,499.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,130,499.78/18,692.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,492.67

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