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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,697.72, 28,038.40 and 7,002.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,697.72, 28,038.40 and 7,002.74 is: 10,501.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,697.72 : 28,038.40 = 7,002.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,697.72/28,038.40 = 7,002.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,697.72x = 28,038.40 × 7,002.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,697.72x = 196,345,625.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,345,625.22/18,697.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,501.05

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