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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,929.09, 28,357.25 and 10,583.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,929.09, 28,357.25 and 10,583.80 is: 15,855.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,929.09 : 28,357.25 = 10,583.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,929.09/28,357.25 = 10,583.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,929.09x = 28,357.25 × 10,583.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,929.09x = 300,127,338.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,127,338.74/18,929.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,855.35

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