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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,701.58, 28,055.34 and 7,015.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,701.58, 28,055.34 and 7,015.68 is: 10,524.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,701.58 : 28,055.34 = 7,015.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,701.58/28,055.34 = 7,015.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,701.58x = 28,055.34 × 7,015.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,701.58x = 196,827,287.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,827,287.73/18,701.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,524.63

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