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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,699.72, 28,041.41 and 7,004.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,699.72, 28,041.41 and 7,004.75 is: 10,504.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,699.72 : 28,041.41 = 7,004.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,699.72/28,041.41 = 7,004.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,699.72x = 28,041.41 × 7,004.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,699.72x = 196,422,891.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,422,891.47/18,699.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,504.06

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