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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,806.46, 28,202.39 and 10,036.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,806.46, 28,202.39 and 10,036.59 is: 15,050.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,806.46 : 28,202.39 = 10,036.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,806.46/28,202.39 = 10,036.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,806.46x = 28,202.39 × 10,036.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,806.46x = 283,055,684.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,055,684.44/18,806.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,050.99

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