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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,725.44, 28,073.28 and 10,408.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,725.44, 28,073.28 and 10,408.32 is: 15,604.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,725.44 : 28,073.28 = 10,408.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,725.44/28,073.28 = 10,408.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,725.44x = 28,073.28 × 10,408.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,725.44x = 292,195,681.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,195,681.69/18,725.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,604.21

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