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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,700.18, 28,042.06 and 7,005.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,700.18, 28,042.06 and 7,005.20 is: 10,504.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,700.18 : 28,042.06 = 7,005.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,700.18/28,042.06 = 7,005.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,700.18x = 28,042.06 × 7,005.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,700.18x = 196,440,238.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,440,238.71/18,700.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,504.72

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