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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,726.39, 28,066.98 and 6,870.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,726.39, 28,066.98 and 6,870.60 is: 10,297.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,726.39 : 28,066.98 = 6,870.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,726.39/28,066.98 = 6,870.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,726.39x = 28,066.98 × 6,870.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,726.39x = 192,836,992.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,836,992.79/18,726.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,297.61

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