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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,727.08, 28,068.60 and 10,405.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,727.08, 28,068.60 and 10,405.08 is: 15,595.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,727.08 : 28,068.60 = 10,405.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,727.08/28,068.60 = 10,405.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,727.08x = 28,068.60 × 10,405.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,727.08x = 292,056,028.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,056,028.49/18,727.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,595.39

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