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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,693.76, 28,045.16 and 7,007.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,693.76, 28,045.16 and 7,007.08 is: 10,512.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,693.76 : 28,045.16 = 7,007.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,693.76/28,045.16 = 7,007.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,693.76x = 28,045.16 × 7,007.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,693.76x = 196,514,679.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,514,679.73/18,693.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,512.31

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