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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,693.92, 28,032.68 and 6,998.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,693.92, 28,032.68 and 6,998.94 is: 10,495.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,693.92 : 28,032.68 = 6,998.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,693.92/28,032.68 = 6,998.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,693.92x = 28,032.68 × 6,998.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,693.92x = 196,199,062.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,199,062.86/18,693.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,495.34

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