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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,785.70, 28,175.22 and 7,099.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,785.70, 28,175.22 and 7,099.02 is: 10,647.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,785.70 : 28,175.22 = 7,099.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,785.70/28,175.22 = 7,099.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,785.70x = 28,175.22 × 7,099.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,785.70x = 200,016,450.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,016,450.28/18,785.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,647.27

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