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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,746.52, 28,061.87 and 10,291.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,746.52, 28,061.87 and 10,291.88 is: 15,406.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,746.52 : 28,061.87 = 10,291.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,746.52/28,061.87 = 10,291.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,746.52x = 28,061.87 × 10,291.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,746.52x = 288,809,206.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,809,206.85/18,746.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,406.02

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