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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,966.84, 28,452.96 and 10,079.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,966.84, 28,452.96 and 10,079.85 is: 15,121.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,966.84 : 28,452.96 = 10,079.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,966.84/28,452.96 = 10,079.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,966.84x = 28,452.96 × 10,079.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,966.84x = 286,801,568.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,801,568.86/18,966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,121.21

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