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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,848.60, 28,254.90 and 6,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,848.60, 28,254.90 and 6,999.20 is: 10,492.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,848.60 : 28,254.90 = 6,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,848.60/28,254.90 = 6,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,848.60x = 28,254.90 × 6,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,848.60x = 197,761,696.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,761,696.08/18,848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,492.12

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