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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,730.48, 28,095.52 and 10,827.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,730.48, 28,095.52 and 10,827.97 is: 16,241.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,730.48 : 28,095.52 = 10,827.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,730.48/28,095.52 = 10,827.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,730.48x = 28,095.52 × 10,827.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,730.48x = 304,217,307.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,217,307.22/18,730.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,241.83

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