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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,930.16, 28,376.88 and 10,614.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,930.16, 28,376.88 and 10,614.16 is: 15,910.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,930.16 : 28,376.88 = 10,614.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,930.16/28,376.88 = 10,614.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,930.16x = 28,376.88 × 10,614.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,930.16x = 301,196,744.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,196,744.62/18,930.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,910.95

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