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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,714.62, 28,077.40 and 7,028.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,714.62, 28,077.40 and 7,028.76 is: 10,545.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,714.62 : 28,077.40 = 7,028.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,714.62/28,077.40 = 7,028.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,714.62x = 28,077.40 × 7,028.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,714.62x = 197,349,306.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,349,306.02/18,714.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,545.19

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