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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,711.39, 28,052.17 and 10,804.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,711.39, 28,052.17 and 10,804.93 is: 16,198.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,711.39 : 28,052.17 = 10,804.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,711.39/28,052.17 = 10,804.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,711.39x = 28,052.17 × 10,804.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,711.39x = 303,101,696.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,101,696.83/18,711.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,198.78

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