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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,720.66, 28,079.91 and 11,323.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,720.66, 28,079.91 and 11,323.14 is: 16,984.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,720.66 : 28,079.91 = 11,323.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,720.66/28,079.91 = 11,323.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,720.66x = 28,079.91 × 11,323.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,720.66x = 317,952,752.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,952,752.12/18,720.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,984.06

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