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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,966.24, 28,469.40 and 10,653.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,966.24, 28,469.40 and 10,653.36 is: 15,991.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,966.24 : 28,469.40 = 10,653.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,966.24/28,469.40 = 10,653.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,966.24x = 28,469.40 × 10,653.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,966.24x = 303,294,767.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,294,767.18/18,966.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,991.30

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