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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,911.76, 28,361.88 and 10,698

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,911.76, 28,361.88 and 10,698 is: 16,043.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,911.76 : 28,361.88 = 10,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,911.76/28,361.88 = 10,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,911.76x = 28,361.88 × 10,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,911.76x = 303,415,392.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,415,392.24/18,911.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,043.74

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