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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,873.54, 28,316.99 and 10,560.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,873.54, 28,316.99 and 10,560.71 is: 15,844.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,873.54 : 28,316.99 = 10,560.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,873.54/28,316.99 = 10,560.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,873.54x = 28,316.99 × 10,560.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,873.54x = 299,047,519.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,047,519.46/18,873.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,844.80

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