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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,732.78, 28,099.16 and 10,408.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,732.78, 28,099.16 and 10,408.81 is: 15,613.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,732.78 : 28,099.16 = 10,408.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,732.78/28,099.16 = 10,408.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,732.78x = 28,099.16 × 10,408.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,732.78x = 292,478,817.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,478,817.60/18,732.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,613.21

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