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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,803.48, 28,196.52 and 10,036.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,803.48, 28,196.52 and 10,036.04 is: 15,049.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,803.48 : 28,196.52 = 10,036.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,803.48/28,196.52 = 10,036.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,803.48x = 28,196.52 × 10,036.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,803.48x = 282,981,402.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,981,402.58/18,803.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,049.42

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