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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,894.78, 28,341.54 and 10,146.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,894.78, 28,341.54 and 10,146.78 is: 15,219.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,894.78 : 28,341.54 = 10,146.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,894.78/28,341.54 = 10,146.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,894.78x = 28,341.54 × 10,146.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,894.78x = 287,575,371.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,575,371.24/18,894.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,219.83

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