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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,745.70, 28,104.55 and 11,348.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,745.70, 28,104.55 and 11,348.38 is: 17,014.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,745.70 : 28,104.55 = 11,348.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,745.70/28,104.55 = 11,348.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,745.70x = 28,104.55 × 11,348.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,745.70x = 318,941,014.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,941,014.50/18,745.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,014.09

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