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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,954.48, 28,415.46 and 10,627.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,954.48, 28,415.46 and 10,627.68 is: 15,932.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,954.48 : 28,415.46 = 10,627.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,954.48/28,415.46 = 10,627.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,954.48x = 28,415.46 × 10,627.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,954.48x = 301,990,415.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,990,415.93/18,954.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,932.40

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