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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,996.96, 28,493.52 and 6,684

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,996.96, 28,493.52 and 6,684 is: 10,025.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,996.96 : 28,493.52 = 6,684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,996.96/28,493.52 = 6,684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,996.96x = 28,493.52 × 6,684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,996.96x = 190,450,687.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,450,687.68/18,996.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,025.32

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