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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,759.40, 28,147.30 and 7,069.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,759.40, 28,147.30 and 7,069.88 is: 10,607.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,759.40 : 28,147.30 = 7,069.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,759.40/28,147.30 = 7,069.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,759.40x = 28,147.30 × 7,069.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,759.40x = 198,998,033.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,998,033.32/18,759.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,607.91

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