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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,718.81, 28,115.48 and 11,711.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,718.81, 28,115.48 and 11,711.23 is: 17,590.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,718.81 : 28,115.48 = 11,711.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,718.81/28,115.48 = 11,711.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,718.81x = 28,115.48 × 11,711.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,718.81x = 329,266,852.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,266,852.84/18,718.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,590.16

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