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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,697.68, 28,038.30 and 7,002.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,697.68, 28,038.30 and 7,002.71 is: 10,500.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,697.68 : 28,038.30 = 7,002.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,697.68/28,038.30 = 7,002.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,697.68x = 28,038.30 × 7,002.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,697.68x = 196,343,943.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,343,943.60/18,697.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,500.98

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