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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,993.48, 28,502.44 and 10,234.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,993.48, 28,502.44 and 10,234.48 is: 15,358.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,993.48 : 28,502.44 = 10,234.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,993.48/28,502.44 = 10,234.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,993.48x = 28,502.44 × 10,234.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,993.48x = 291,707,652.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,707,652.13/18,993.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,358.30

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