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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,878.38, 28,339.45 and 10,130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,878.38, 28,339.45 and 10,130.38 is: 15,207.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,878.38 : 28,339.45 = 10,130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,878.38/28,339.45 = 10,130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,878.38x = 28,339.45 × 10,130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,878.38x = 287,089,301.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,089,301.32/18,878.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,207.31

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