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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,706, 28,099.68 and 11,313.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,706, 28,099.68 and 11,313.92 is: 16,995.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,706 : 28,099.68 = 11,313.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,706/28,099.68 = 11,313.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,706x = 28,099.68 × 11,313.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,706x = 317,917,531.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,917,531.55/18,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,995.48

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