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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,712.22, 28,069.74 and 7,025.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,712.22, 28,069.74 and 7,025.54 is: 10,538.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,712.22 : 28,069.74 = 7,025.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,712.22/28,069.74 = 7,025.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,712.22x = 28,069.74 × 7,025.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,712.22x = 197,204,940.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,204,940.81/18,712.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,538.83

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