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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,709.10, 28,075.95 and 7,022.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,709.10, 28,075.95 and 7,022.32 is: 10,538.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,709.10 : 28,075.95 = 7,022.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,709.10/28,075.95 = 7,022.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,709.10x = 28,075.95 × 7,022.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,709.10x = 197,158,343.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,158,343.60/18,709.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,538.10

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