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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,693.72, 28,036.62 and 7,007.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,693.72, 28,036.62 and 7,007.80 is: 10,510.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,693.72 : 28,036.62 = 7,007.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,693.72/28,036.62 = 7,007.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,693.72x = 28,036.62 × 7,007.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,693.72x = 196,475,025.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,475,025.64/18,693.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,510.22

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