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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,697.23, 28,037.65 and 7,002.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,697.23, 28,037.65 and 7,002.24 is: 10,500.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,697.23 : 28,037.65 = 7,002.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,697.23/28,037.65 = 7,002.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,697.23x = 28,037.65 × 7,002.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,697.23x = 196,326,354.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,326,354.34/18,697.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,500.29

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