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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,943.59, 28,423.58 and 10,168.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,943.59, 28,423.58 and 10,168.26 is: 15,256.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,943.59 : 28,423.58 = 10,168.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,943.59/28,423.58 = 10,168.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,943.59x = 28,423.58 × 10,168.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,943.59x = 289,018,351.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,018,351.57/18,943.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,256.79

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