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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,721.65, 28,086.45 and 7,034.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,721.65, 28,086.45 and 7,034.97 is: 10,553.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,721.65 : 28,086.45 = 7,034.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,721.65/28,086.45 = 7,034.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,721.65x = 28,086.45 × 7,034.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,721.65x = 197,587,333.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,587,333.16/18,721.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,553.95

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