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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,697.80, 28,038.50 and 7,002.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,697.80, 28,038.50 and 7,002.82 is: 10,501.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,697.80 : 28,038.50 = 7,002.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,697.80/28,038.50 = 7,002.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,697.80x = 28,038.50 × 7,002.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,697.80x = 196,348,393.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,348,393.36/18,697.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,501.15

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