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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,767.13, 28,105.84 and 10,426.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,767.13, 28,105.84 and 10,426.46 is: 15,614.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,767.13 : 28,105.84 = 10,426.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,767.13/28,105.84 = 10,426.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,767.13x = 28,105.84 × 10,426.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,767.13x = 293,044,394.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,044,394.43/18,767.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,614.77

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