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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,693.56, 28,023.06 and 6,997.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,693.56, 28,023.06 and 6,997.88 is: 10,490.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,693.56 : 28,023.06 = 6,997.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,693.56/28,023.06 = 6,997.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,693.56x = 28,023.06 × 6,997.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,693.56x = 196,102,011.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,102,011.11/18,693.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,490.35

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