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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,749.08, 28,101.60 and 10,427.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,749.08, 28,101.60 and 10,427.08 is: 15,628.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,749.08 : 28,101.60 = 10,427.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,749.08/28,101.60 = 10,427.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,749.08x = 28,101.60 × 10,427.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,749.08x = 293,017,631.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,017,631.33/18,749.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,628.37

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