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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,729.55, 28,095.40 and 7,042.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,729.55, 28,095.40 and 7,042.87 is: 10,564.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,729.55 : 28,095.40 = 7,042.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,729.55/28,095.40 = 7,042.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,729.55x = 28,095.40 × 7,042.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,729.55x = 197,872,109.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,872,109.32/18,729.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,564.70

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