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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,711.92, 28,066.85 and 11,314.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,711.92, 28,066.85 and 11,314.38 is: 16,970.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,711.92 : 28,066.85 = 11,314.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,711.92/28,066.85 = 11,314.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,711.92x = 28,066.85 × 11,314.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,711.92x = 317,558,949.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,558,949.73/18,711.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,970.95

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