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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,993.69, 28,498.88 and 10,106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,993.69, 28,498.88 and 10,106.92 is: 15,164.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,993.69 : 28,498.88 = 10,106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,993.69/28,498.88 = 10,106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,993.69x = 28,498.88 × 10,106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,993.69x = 288,035,900.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,035,900.25/18,993.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,164.82

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