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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,909.92, 28,333.66 and 10,990.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,909.92, 28,333.66 and 10,990.20 is: 16,467.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,909.92 : 28,333.66 = 10,990.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,909.92/28,333.66 = 10,990.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,909.92x = 28,333.66 × 10,990.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,909.92x = 311,392,590.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,392,590.13/18,909.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,467.16

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