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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,718.65, 28,081.94 and 7,031.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,718.65, 28,081.94 and 7,031.97 is: 10,549.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,718.65 : 28,081.94 = 7,031.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,718.65/28,081.94 = 7,031.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,718.65x = 28,081.94 × 7,031.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,718.65x = 197,471,324.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,471,324.46/18,718.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,549.44

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