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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,703.90, 28,042.89 and 7,013.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,703.90, 28,042.89 and 7,013.98 is: 10,516.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,703.90 : 28,042.89 = 7,013.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,703.90/28,042.89 = 7,013.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,703.90x = 28,042.89 × 7,013.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,703.90x = 196,692,269.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,692,269.60/18,703.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,516.11

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