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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,741.58, 28,098.33 and 11,344.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,741.58, 28,098.33 and 11,344.25 is: 17,007.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,741.58 : 28,098.33 = 11,344.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,741.58/28,098.33 = 11,344.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,741.58x = 28,098.33 × 11,344.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,741.58x = 318,754,507.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,754,507.81/18,741.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,007.88

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