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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,927.68, 28,391.42 and 10,607.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,927.68, 28,391.42 and 10,607.72 is: 15,911.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,927.68 : 28,391.42 = 10,607.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,927.68/28,391.42 = 10,607.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,927.68x = 28,391.42 × 10,607.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,927.68x = 301,168,233.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,168,233.76/18,927.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,911.52

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