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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,701.70, 28,052.55 and 11,703.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,701.70, 28,052.55 and 11,703.30 is: 17,554.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,701.70 : 28,052.55 = 11,703.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,701.70/28,052.55 = 11,703.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,701.70x = 28,052.55 × 11,703.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,701.70x = 328,307,408.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,307,408.42/18,701.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,554.95

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