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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,698.56, 28,039.62 and 7,003.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,698.56, 28,039.62 and 7,003.58 is: 10,502.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,698.56 : 28,039.62 = 7,003.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,698.56/28,039.62 = 7,003.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,698.56x = 28,039.62 × 7,003.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,698.56x = 196,377,721.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,377,721.84/18,698.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,502.29

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