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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,865.06, 28,308.93 and 7,027.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,865.06, 28,308.93 and 7,027.54 is: 10,545.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,865.06 : 28,308.93 = 7,027.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,865.06/28,308.93 = 7,027.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,865.06x = 28,308.93 × 7,027.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,865.06x = 198,942,137.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,942,137.93/18,865.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,545.53

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