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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,871.17, 28,294.35 and 10,552.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,871.17, 28,294.35 and 10,552.07 is: 15,821.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,871.17 : 28,294.35 = 10,552.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,871.17/28,294.35 = 10,552.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,871.17x = 28,294.35 × 10,552.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,871.17x = 298,563,820.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,563,820.33/18,871.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,821.16

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