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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,716.62, 28,080.40 and 7,030.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,716.62, 28,080.40 and 7,030.76 is: 10,548.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,716.62 : 28,080.40 = 7,030.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,716.62/28,080.40 = 7,030.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,716.62x = 28,080.40 × 7,030.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,716.62x = 197,426,553.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,426,553.10/18,716.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,548.19

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