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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,718.44, 28,086.94 and 10,398.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,718.44, 28,086.94 and 10,398.44 is: 15,602.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,718.44 : 28,086.94 = 10,398.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,718.44/28,086.94 = 10,398.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,718.44x = 28,086.94 × 10,398.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,718.44x = 292,060,360.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,060,360.37/18,718.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,602.82

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