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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,950.40, 28,425.60 and 10,189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,950.40, 28,425.60 and 10,189.44 is: 15,284.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,950.40 : 28,425.60 = 10,189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,950.40/28,425.60 = 10,189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,950.40x = 28,425.60 × 10,189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,950.40x = 289,640,945.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,640,945.66/18,950.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,284.16

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