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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,826.02, 28,240.92 and 6,982.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,826.02, 28,240.92 and 6,982.92 is: 10,475.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,826.02 : 28,240.92 = 6,982.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,826.02/28,240.92 = 6,982.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,826.02x = 28,240.92 × 6,982.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,826.02x = 197,204,085.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,204,085.09/18,826.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,475.08

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