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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,702.24, 28,052.26 and 7,014.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,702.24, 28,052.26 and 7,014.48 is: 10,521.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,702.24 : 28,052.26 = 7,014.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,702.24/28,052.26 = 7,014.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,702.24x = 28,052.26 × 7,014.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,702.24x = 196,772,016.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,772,016.72/18,702.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,521.31

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