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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,926.56, 28,390.90 and 8,394.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,926.56, 28,390.90 and 8,394.10 is: 12,591.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,926.56 : 28,390.90 = 8,394.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,926.56/28,390.90 = 8,394.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,926.56x = 28,390.90 × 8,394.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,926.56x = 238,316,124.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,316,124.67/18,926.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,591.63

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