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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,909.92, 28,331.04 and 10,580.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,909.92, 28,331.04 and 10,580.24 is: 15,851.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,909.92 : 28,331.04 = 10,580.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,909.92/28,331.04 = 10,580.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,909.92x = 28,331.04 × 10,580.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,909.92x = 299,749,202.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,749,202.65/18,909.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,851.43

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