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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,707.70, 28,027.52 and 10,892.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,707.70, 28,027.52 and 10,892.82 is: 16,319.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,707.70 : 28,027.52 = 10,892.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,707.70/28,027.52 = 10,892.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,707.70x = 28,027.52 × 10,892.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,707.70x = 305,298,730.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,298,730.41/18,707.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,319.42

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