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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,676.96, 28,015.44 and 10,791.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,676.96, 28,015.44 and 10,791.48 is: 16,187.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,676.96 : 28,015.44 = 10,791.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,676.96/28,015.44 = 10,791.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,676.96x = 28,015.44 × 10,791.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,676.96x = 302,328,060.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,328,060.45/18,676.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,187.22

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