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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,715.73, 28,065.32 and 7,020.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,715.73, 28,065.32 and 7,020.74 is: 10,528.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,715.73 : 28,065.32 = 7,020.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,715.73/28,065.32 = 7,020.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,715.73x = 28,065.32 × 7,020.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,715.73x = 197,039,139.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,039,139.31/18,715.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,528.00

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