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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,674.28, 28,007.28 and 11,280.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,674.28, 28,007.28 and 11,280.96 is: 16,918.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,674.28 : 28,007.28 = 11,280.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,674.28/28,007.28 = 11,280.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,674.28x = 28,007.28 × 11,280.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,674.28x = 315,949,005.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,949,005.39/18,674.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,918.94

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