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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,668.20, 28,002.30 and 11,756.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,668.20, 28,002.30 and 11,756.20 is: 17,634.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,668.20 : 28,002.30 = 11,756.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,668.20/28,002.30 = 11,756.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,668.20x = 28,002.30 × 11,756.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,668.20x = 329,200,639.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,200,639.26/18,668.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,634.30

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