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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,874.17, 28,291.82 and 10,106.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,874.17, 28,291.82 and 10,106.73 is: 15,149.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,874.17 : 28,291.82 = 10,106.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,874.17/28,291.82 = 10,106.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,874.17x = 28,291.82 × 10,106.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,874.17x = 285,937,735.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,937,735.41/18,874.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,149.69

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