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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,698.30, 28,039.25 and 7,003.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,698.30, 28,039.25 and 7,003.32 is: 10,501.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,698.30 : 28,039.25 = 7,003.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,698.30/28,039.25 = 7,003.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,698.30x = 28,039.25 × 7,003.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,698.30x = 196,367,665.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,367,665.10/18,698.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,501.90

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