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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,875.12, 28,334.56 and 10,127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,875.12, 28,334.56 and 10,127.12 is: 15,202.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,875.12 : 28,334.56 = 10,127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,875.12/28,334.56 = 10,127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,875.12x = 28,334.56 × 10,127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,875.12x = 286,947,489.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,947,489.27/18,875.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,202.42

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