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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,867.60, 28,301.40 and 10,119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,867.60, 28,301.40 and 10,119.60 is: 15,179.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,867.60 : 28,301.40 = 10,119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,867.60/28,301.40 = 10,119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,867.60x = 28,301.40 × 10,119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,867.60x = 286,398,847.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,398,847.44/18,867.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,179.40

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