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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,856.60, 28,266.90 and 7,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,856.60, 28,266.90 and 7,007.20 is: 10,504.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,856.60 : 28,266.90 = 7,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,856.60/28,266.90 = 7,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,856.60x = 28,266.90 × 7,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,856.60x = 198,071,821.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,071,821.68/18,856.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,504.11

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