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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,787.05, 28,178.15 and 7,098.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,787.05, 28,178.15 and 7,098.75 is: 10,647.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,787.05 : 28,178.15 = 7,098.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,787.05/28,178.15 = 7,098.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,787.05x = 28,178.15 × 7,098.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,787.05x = 200,029,606.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,029,606.82/18,787.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,647.21

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