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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,691.70, 28,003.52 and 10,876.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,691.70, 28,003.52 and 10,876.82 is: 16,295.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,691.70 : 28,003.52 = 10,876.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,691.70/28,003.52 = 10,876.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,691.70x = 28,003.52 × 10,876.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,691.70x = 304,589,246.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,589,246.41/18,691.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,295.43

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