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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,770.16, 28,161.68 and 7,086.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,770.16, 28,161.68 and 7,086.72 is: 10,632.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,770.16 : 28,161.68 = 7,086.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,770.16/28,161.68 = 7,086.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,770.16x = 28,161.68 × 7,086.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,770.16x = 199,573,940.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,573,940.89/18,770.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,632.51

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