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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,804.08, 28,198.83 and 10,034.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,804.08, 28,198.83 and 10,034.21 is: 15,047.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,804.08 : 28,198.83 = 10,034.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,804.08/28,198.83 = 10,034.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,804.08x = 28,198.83 × 10,034.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,804.08x = 282,952,981.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,952,981.97/18,804.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,047.42

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