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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,710.54, 28,050.91 and 10,804.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,710.54, 28,050.91 and 10,804.08 is: 16,197.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,710.54 : 28,050.91 = 10,804.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,710.54/28,050.91 = 10,804.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,710.54x = 28,050.91 × 10,804.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,710.54x = 303,064,275.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,064,275.71/18,710.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,197.52

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