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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,979.43, 28,486.43 and 10,102.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,979.43, 28,486.43 and 10,102.22 is: 15,162.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,979.43 : 28,486.43 = 10,102.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,979.43/28,486.43 = 10,102.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,979.43x = 28,486.43 × 10,102.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,979.43x = 287,776,061.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,776,061.15/18,979.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,162.52

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