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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,759.40, 28,139.10 and 10,964.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,759.40, 28,139.10 and 10,964.20 is: 16,446.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,759.40 : 28,139.10 = 10,964.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,759.40/28,139.10 = 10,964.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,759.40x = 28,139.10 × 10,964.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,759.40x = 308,522,720.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,522,720.22/18,759.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,446.30

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