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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,700.03, 28,051.28 and 7,013.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,700.03, 28,051.28 and 7,013.55 is: 10,520.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,700.03 : 28,051.28 = 7,013.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,700.03/28,051.28 = 7,013.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,700.03x = 28,051.28 × 7,013.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,700.03x = 196,739,151.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,739,151.27/18,700.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,520.79

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