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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,865.60, 28,280.40 and 7,016.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,865.60, 28,280.40 and 7,016.20 is: 10,517.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,865.60 : 28,280.40 = 7,016.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,865.60/28,280.40 = 7,016.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,865.60x = 28,280.40 × 7,016.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,865.60x = 198,420,942.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,420,942.48/18,865.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,517.61

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