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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,702.60, 28,056.84 and 7,016.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,702.60, 28,056.84 and 7,016.68 is: 10,526.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,702.60 : 28,056.84 = 7,016.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,702.60/28,056.84 = 7,016.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,702.60x = 28,056.84 × 7,016.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,702.60x = 196,865,868.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,865,868.09/18,702.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,526.12

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