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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,680.06, 28,022.02 and 10,791.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,680.06, 28,022.02 and 10,791.44 is: 16,188.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,680.06 : 28,022.02 = 10,791.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,680.06/28,022.02 = 10,791.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,680.06x = 28,022.02 × 10,791.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,680.06x = 302,397,947.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,397,947.51/18,680.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,188.27

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