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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,719.40, 28,046.70 and 11,785.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,719.40, 28,046.70 and 11,785.80 is: 17,658.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,719.40 : 28,046.70 = 11,785.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,719.40/28,046.70 = 11,785.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,719.40x = 28,046.70 × 11,785.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,719.40x = 330,552,796.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,552,796.86/18,719.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,658.30

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