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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,946.42, 28,399.92 and 10,614.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,946.42, 28,399.92 and 10,614.22 is: 15,910.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,946.42 : 28,399.92 = 10,614.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,946.42/28,399.92 = 10,614.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,946.42x = 28,399.92 × 10,614.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,946.42x = 301,442,998.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,442,998.86/18,946.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,910.29

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