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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,714.66, 28,063.77 and 7,019.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,714.66, 28,063.77 and 7,019.68 is: 10,526.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,714.66 : 28,063.77 = 7,019.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,714.66/28,063.77 = 7,019.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,714.66x = 28,063.77 × 7,019.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,714.66x = 196,998,684.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,998,684.99/18,714.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,526.44

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