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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,702.20, 28,045.04 and 7,007.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,702.20, 28,045.04 and 7,007.19 is: 10,507.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,702.20 : 28,045.04 = 7,007.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,702.20/28,045.04 = 7,007.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,702.20x = 28,045.04 × 7,007.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,702.20x = 196,516,888.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,516,888.80/18,702.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,507.69

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