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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,835.57, 28,252.43 and 6,991.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,835.57, 28,252.43 and 6,991.65 is: 10,487.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,835.57 : 28,252.43 = 6,991.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,835.57/28,252.43 = 6,991.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,835.57x = 28,252.43 × 6,991.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,835.57x = 197,531,093.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,531,093.47/18,835.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,487.13

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