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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,714.08, 28,056.32 and 7,026

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,714.08, 28,056.32 and 7,026 is: 10,533.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,714.08 : 28,056.32 = 7,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,714.08/28,056.32 = 7,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,714.08x = 28,056.32 × 7,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,714.08x = 197,123,704.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,123,704.32/18,714.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,533.44

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