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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,936.48, 28,417.68 and 10,174.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,936.48, 28,417.68 and 10,174.08 is: 15,268.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,936.48 : 28,417.68 = 10,174.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,936.48/28,417.68 = 10,174.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,936.48x = 28,417.68 × 10,174.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,936.48x = 289,123,749.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,123,749.73/18,936.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,268.08

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