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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,693.74, 28,039.51 and 7,005.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,693.74, 28,039.51 and 7,005.98 is: 10,508.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,693.74 : 28,039.51 = 7,005.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,693.74/28,039.51 = 7,005.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,693.74x = 28,039.51 × 7,005.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,693.74x = 196,444,246.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,444,246.27/18,693.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,508.56

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