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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,761.70, 28,138.05 and 10,847.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,761.70, 28,138.05 and 10,847.10 is: 16,268.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,761.70 : 28,138.05 = 10,847.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,761.70/28,138.05 = 10,847.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,761.70x = 28,138.05 × 10,847.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,761.70x = 305,216,242.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,216,242.16/18,761.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,268.05

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