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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,882.92, 28,304.94 and 10,115.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,882.92, 28,304.94 and 10,115.48 is: 15,162.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,882.92 : 28,304.94 = 10,115.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,882.92/28,304.94 = 10,115.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,882.92x = 28,304.94 × 10,115.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,882.92x = 286,318,054.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,318,054.47/18,882.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,162.81

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