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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,786.96, 28,184.40 and 7,099.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,786.96, 28,184.40 and 7,099.92 is: 10,651.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,786.96 : 28,184.40 = 7,099.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,786.96/28,184.40 = 7,099.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,786.96x = 28,184.40 × 7,099.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,786.96x = 200,106,985.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,106,985.25/18,786.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,651.38

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