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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,725.10, 28,051.20 and 10,390.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,725.10, 28,051.20 and 10,390.20 is: 15,565.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,725.10 : 28,051.20 = 10,390.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,725.10/28,051.20 = 10,390.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,725.10x = 28,051.20 × 10,390.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,725.10x = 291,457,578.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,457,578.24/18,725.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,565.07

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