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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,814.70, 28,238.96 and 10,057.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,814.70, 28,238.96 and 10,057.10 is: 15,094.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,814.70 : 28,238.96 = 10,057.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,814.70/28,238.96 = 10,057.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,814.70x = 28,238.96 × 10,057.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,814.70x = 284,001,928.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,001,928.56/18,814.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,094.69

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