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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,954, 28,414.80 and 10,627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,954, 28,414.80 and 10,627.20 is: 15,931.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,954 : 28,414.80 = 10,627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,954/28,414.80 = 10,627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,954x = 28,414.80 × 10,627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,954x = 301,969,762.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,969,762.56/18,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,931.72

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