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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,721.96, 28,073.98 and 7,034.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,721.96, 28,073.98 and 7,034.92 is: 10,549.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,721.96 : 28,073.98 = 7,034.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,721.96/28,073.98 = 7,034.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,721.96x = 28,073.98 × 7,034.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,721.96x = 197,498,203.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,498,203.38/18,721.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,549.01

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