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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,699.98, 28,090.68 and 11,307.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,699.98, 28,090.68 and 11,307.92 is: 16,986.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,699.98 : 28,090.68 = 11,307.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,699.98/28,090.68 = 11,307.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,699.98x = 28,090.68 × 11,307.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,699.98x = 317,647,162.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,647,162.19/18,699.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,986.50

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