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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,738.20, 28,093.46 and 11,341.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,738.20, 28,093.46 and 11,341.04 is: 17,003.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,738.20 : 28,093.46 = 11,341.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,738.20/28,093.46 = 11,341.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,738.20x = 28,093.46 × 11,341.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,738.20x = 318,608,913.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,608,913.13/18,738.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,003.18

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