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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,951.76, 28,391.19 and 10,606.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,951.76, 28,391.19 and 10,606.51 is: 15,889.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,951.76 : 28,391.19 = 10,606.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,951.76/28,391.19 = 10,606.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,951.76x = 28,391.19 × 10,606.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,951.76x = 301,131,440.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,131,440.65/18,951.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,889.37

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