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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,747.54, 28,060.02 and 10,301.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,747.54, 28,060.02 and 10,301.13 is: 15,418.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,747.54 : 28,060.02 = 10,301.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,747.54/28,060.02 = 10,301.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,747.54x = 28,060.02 × 10,301.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,747.54x = 289,049,913.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,049,913.82/18,747.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,418.02

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