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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,728.80, 28,093.20 and 10,823.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,728.80, 28,093.20 and 10,823.20 is: 16,234.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,728.80 : 28,093.20 = 10,823.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,728.80/28,093.20 = 10,823.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,728.80x = 28,093.20 × 10,823.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,728.80x = 304,058,322.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,058,322.24/18,728.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,234.80

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