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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,707.08, 28,072.90 and 10,704.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,707.08, 28,072.90 and 10,704.68 is: 16,064.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,707.08 : 28,072.90 = 10,704.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,707.08/28,072.90 = 10,704.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,707.08x = 28,072.90 × 10,704.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,707.08x = 300,511,411.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,511,411.17/18,707.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,064.05

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