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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,767.70, 28,151.55 and 10,883.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,767.70, 28,151.55 and 10,883.70 is: 16,325.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,767.70 : 28,151.55 = 10,883.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,767.70/28,151.55 = 10,883.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,767.70x = 28,151.55 × 10,883.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,767.70x = 306,393,024.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,393,024.74/18,767.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,325.55

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