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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,696.72, 28,036.90 and 7,001.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,696.72, 28,036.90 and 7,001.74 is: 10,499.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,696.72 : 28,036.90 = 7,001.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,696.72/28,036.90 = 7,001.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,696.72x = 28,036.90 × 7,001.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,696.72x = 196,307,128.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,307,128.00/18,696.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,499.55

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