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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,604.80, 27,907.20 and 10,828.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,604.80, 27,907.20 and 10,828.80 is: 16,243.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,604.80 : 27,907.20 = 10,828.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,604.80/27,907.20 = 10,828.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,604.80x = 27,907.20 × 10,828.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,604.80x = 302,201,487.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,201,487.36/18,604.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,243.20

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