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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,967.57, 28,441.78 and 10,088.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,967.57, 28,441.78 and 10,088.05 is: 15,126.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,967.57 : 28,441.78 = 10,088.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,967.57/28,441.78 = 10,088.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,967.57x = 28,441.78 × 10,088.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,967.57x = 286,922,098.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,922,098.73/18,967.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,126.98

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