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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,673.80, 28,032.30 and 11,286.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,673.80, 28,032.30 and 11,286.60 is: 16,942.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,673.80 : 28,032.30 = 11,286.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,673.80/28,032.30 = 11,286.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,673.80x = 28,032.30 × 11,286.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,673.80x = 316,389,357.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,389,357.18/18,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,942.96

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