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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,717.67, 28,068.30 and 7,022.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,717.67, 28,068.30 and 7,022.69 is: 10,530.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,717.67 : 28,068.30 = 7,022.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,717.67/28,068.30 = 7,022.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,717.67x = 28,068.30 × 7,022.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,717.67x = 197,114,969.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,114,969.73/18,717.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,530.96

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